RESOLUTION NO. 260991
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
RESOLUTION - Establishing the City of Kansas City's legislative priorities and positions on matters that may come before the remainder of the 120th United States Congress in 2027.
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WHEREAS, the City desires to publish general statements of its major priorities and positions on matters that may become the subject of or be affected by proposed federal legislation during the remainder of the 120th United States Congress in 2027; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. MAJOR PRIORITIES. That the City adopts the following major priorities on matters that may come before the 120th United States Congress in 2027:
1. Violence Reduction: Increase funding for evidence-based efforts that help law enforcement agencies solve more homicides and shootings. Invest in programs that address the root causes of gun violence, and those focusing on diversion and intervention. Provide funding to programs supporting victims of gun violence.
3. Transportation: Support legislation which allows for increased funding for KCATA and the Kansas City Streetcar Authority to invest in priorities such as expanded and more frequent service provision, and enhancements to fleet efficiency. Support legislation allowing increased funding to maintain and expand infrastructure spending to cities.
4. Housing: Increase federal support for cities to develop affordable housing, expand rental assistance, and provide transitional housing and social services to support people experiencing homelessness. Update policies to improve efficacy of existing programs, including changing the definition of homelessness and 90-day rule so individuals leaving incarceration or substance use treatment do not need to spend time in an emergency shelter before accessing transitional and supportive housing.
5. Economic Support: Continue to re...
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