RESOLUTION NO. 230806
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas and Mayor Pro-Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw
RESOLUTION - Recognizing National Expungement Week in Kansas City.
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WHEREAS, approximately 1.8 million people in Missouri have a criminal record; and
WHEREAS, Kansas City is committed to creating a fair and equitable justice system; and
WHEREAS, many residents of Kansas City with a criminal record continually face significant barriers in employment, housing, and societal participation due to lingering criminal or municipal ordinance convictions; and
WHEREAS, the process of expungement, which involves the sealing of criminal and ordinance violation conviction records, can provide a fresh start for individuals, allowing them to fully participate in our community and contribute to our local economy; and
WHEREAS, the first Friday of every June, observed as "Kansas City Expungement Day," recognizes the importance of providing second chances to individuals with criminal records through the process of expungement; and
WHEREAS, as CEO of the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Clear My Record Expungement Program, Johnny Waller Jr. is a recognized leader in assisting residents navigate the expungement process on Kansas City Expungement Day and every day throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, September 17 - 24, 2023, is recognized as National Expungement Week; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to recognize and honor the work performed by the Clear My Record program in Kansas City and raise awareness about the importance of Expungement and available resources during National Expungement Week; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council support and encourage the Kansas City Municipal Court to continue efforts to allow eligible individuals to seek expungement of municipal ordinance violation records to support equity, justice, and opportunity for all residents; NOW, THEREFORE,...
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