Kansas City, Mo., declared All-America City
The City was named one of 10 All-America Cities for 2006. The award honors communities that have made major progress in meeting their most important needs. Kansas City featured its downtown renaissance, the Westside Community Action Network Center and Operation Breakthrough.
"We always knew we were an All-America City," said Mayor Kay Barnes. "Now the whole country knows it!"
The All-America City Award is considered the Nobel Prize for communities. Winning this award contributes to the growing national recognition of Kansas City, Mo.
The award reinforces the spotlight already on the Kansas City, Mo., renaissance. This award also can help spur economic growth.
Businesses can use the All-America Award to help publicize the designation and build civic pride.
City Manager Wayne A. Cauthen and Mayor Kay Barnes celebrate
the All-America City Award
