RESOLUTION NO. 250879
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Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett
RESOLUTION - Requesting the Mayor of Kansas City appoint the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) representative from Platte County in compliance with state statute by October 13, 2025.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable state statutes, Platte County is entitled to representation on the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Platte County deserve full and fair representation on the KCATA Board to ensure their interests in regional transportation planning and services are effectively advocated for; and
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2025, Platte County submitted three qualified individuals to serve as the Platte County representative; and
WHEREAS, state statute requires the Mayor to appoint one of the individuals submitted to serve as the Platte County representative; and
WHEREAS, timely appointment of this representative is necessary to ensure that Platte County’s seat on the KCATA Board is not left vacant and that the statutory rights of the County and its residents are upheld; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Council hereby requests the Mayor of Kansas City to make an appointment to the KCATA Board by selecting one of the three individuals submitted by Platte County on September 8, 2025, no later than October 13, 2025, in full compliance with the requirements of state law.
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