Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is set to meet with Missouri Governor Mike Parson to discuss efforts to keep the Chiefs and Royals in Jackson County, Missouri, following the rejection of a sales tax that would have funded a new downtown ballpark and renovations at Arrowhead Stadium. The mayor is confident that Missouri will provide funding, with a focus on the Chiefs, as it is the only NFL team in the state. The future plans for the teams and the potential threat from Kansas will be discussed in an upcoming interview with Mayor Lucas.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas believes the Royals and Chiefs will stay in town despite the failed tax referendum for a new Royals ballpark and Arrowhead Stadium renovations. The community expressed relief after the vote, with concerns about transparency and communication from the Royals. Local businesses and residents are hopeful for better planning and communication in any future ballpark proposals, while the Church of the Resurrection's construction plans remain on hold pending the Royals' announcement of new plans.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas accused Missouri Governor Mike Parson of using a racial "dog whistle" by referring to the suspected shooters at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade as "thugs." Lucas criticized the governor's language, stating that it perpetuates alleged racism. Two minors have been charged in relation to the shooting, which killed one person and injured 22 others.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas accused Missouri Governor Mike Parson of using a racial "dog whistle" by referring to the suspected shooters at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade as "thugs." Lucas criticized the use of the term and stated that it was a classic dog whistle with racial connotations. Two minors have been charged with gun-related offenses in connection to the shooting, which resulted in one fatality and 22 injuries. The court announced that the juveniles are currently detained on gun-related and resisting arrest charges, with additional charges expected as the investigation continues.
Three people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting in a parking lot in Kansas City, Missouri. The victims were found in the parking lot and in the street just south of a nearby intersection. The shooting occurred during a "large gathering" and the mayor indicated it may have been a local business acting as an unlicensed club. Mayor Quinton Lucas called for the closure of businesses operating as unlicensed clubs where shootings and murders have occurred.
Mayor Quinton Lucas has been re-elected for a second term in a landslide victory against Clay Chastain in the Kansas City, Missouri, municipal election. Five of the six city council incumbents also celebrated relatively easy re-election wins, while seven new members will be sworn into office in August. Six of the newcomers won seats that were vacated due to term limits.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas criticized the "fetishization" of guns and a "culture of fear and paranoia" propagated by some in the media and lawmakers after the shooting of a Black teen who went to the wrong home in the Missouri city. The shooting has sparked national attention and reignited debates over guns and race in the US. The 16-year-old victim survived the shooting and received support from President Biden. The incident has also sparked political divisions and debate over gun control and the politics of race.
