RESOLUTIONNO. 260989
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
RESOLUTION - Establishing the City of Kansas City's major legislative priorities and positions on matters for the 2027 session of the Missouri General Assembly.
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WHEREAS, the Missouri General Assembly will convene on January 6, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to elevate local positions in statewide policy debates, which deeply impact the lives of Kansas Citians; 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 2027 session of the Missouri General Assembly:
1. Local Decision Making.
Support legislative action to return the Kansas City Police Department to local control and provide the city and its residents with equivalent control over budgeting and policy decision as other Missourians throughout the State. Any state-imposed funding mandate such as a minimum budget requirement for law enforcement agencies should be fulfilled with state funds, in compliance with the Missouri State Constitution.
2. Provide for Kansas City Police Department Liabilities in the State’s Budget. As a statewide function, amend Mo. Rev. Stat. 105.726 and Chapter 84 RSMo (as necessary) to ensure that settlements, verdicts, and related legal expenses are paid exclusively through state appropriations and not local funds dedicated for police budgets. Additionally, provide sufficient appropriations to pay such settlements, verdicts, and related legal expenses in matters in which the Kansas City Police Department is involved.
3. Provide Incentives for International Air Service.
Support state incentives to attract and maintain international air service for Missouri residents and businesses at airports at the largest airports serving Missouri residents, including the Kansas City International Airport.
4. Housing...
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