To win the city we deserve, we need all hands on deck.

KC Tenants Power is a new political organization in Kansas City, organizing to win a city where everyone is taken care of, and where policy is created based on people's needs rather than profit. We are the sibling organization to KC Tenants, Kansas City's citywide tenant union. Kansas City's next municipal election is June 20, and we have endorsed a slate of candidates for City Council that will champion our priorities in City Hall. The next step is to make sure these candidates win their elections, so that we can begin building the Kansas City we deserve.

City elections are coming up this summer, and you will have a chance to vote for a new City Council. The general election is on June 20. We have made two levels of endorsements in the primary: Tenant Champions and Tenant Allies. These were made based on answers to our questionnaire, their background, campaign financing, and their positions on a range of issues in The People's Platform.

CHAMPIONS

Jenay Manley, 2nd District At-Large: Jenay Manley is a single mom, running to be the first Black person to represent the Northland, focused on addressing the root causes of poverty and violence. After serving tables for ten years and working overnight shifts at QuikTrip during the pandemic, she turned to organizing as a tool to build a better future for her children. Jenay is a great listener, a skilled negotiator, and a fighter for the people. Since Jenay is running for an At Large seat, anyone in the city can vote for her.

Johnathan Duncan, 6th In-District: Johnathan Duncan is an Iraq War veteran who's spent the last 15 years fighting to make sure the people who've served our country have what they need to be healthy and whole. Johnathan is committed to building a world where no one has to go to war to have their basic needs met. Jonathan knows when to lead and when to follow. He is a team player. Since Johnathan is running In District, only residents of the 6th district can vote for him. 

ALLIES

Melissa Robinson, 3rd In-District: Melissa Robinson is the President of the Black Health Care Coalition organization and the former Board President for Kansas City Public Schools. Melissa is committed to continuing her service of speaking up for those who have endured systemic silencing. Melissa has a solid track record of supporting the voices of Kansas Citians and aligns heavily with nearly all of the People's Platform values. Since Melissa is running In District, only residents of the 3rd district can vote for her.

Eric Bunch, 4th In-District: Eric Bunch is a father who believes that government was established to care for the people. As Kansas City grows, Eric promises to prioritize getting feedback from residents and business owners on what the city can do to improve services and make sure they are meeting the needs of the community. Since Eric is running In District, only residents of the 4th district can vote for him.

Michael Kelley, 5th District At-Large: Michael Kelley is the policy director for BikeWalkKC. Michael supports truly affordable housing and his stated values align heavily with the People's Platform. Michael is ready to tackle any and all challenges that our city may face. Since Michael is running for an At Large seat, anyone in the city can vote for him.

Andrea Bough, 6th District At-Large: Andrea Bough is an attorney who has volunteered countless hours of service to many charities over two decades and served on numerous committees and boards throughout Kansas City. Andrea focuses on inclusion of all voices to make reasoned and balanced decisions on the City Council. Since Andrea is running for an At Large seat, anyone in the city can vote for her.

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