TKC EXCLUSIVE!!! BRANDON ELLINGTON PREPARES TO RUN IN KANSAS CITY'S 3RD DISTRICT AT-LARGE CITY COUNCIL RACE!!!

On Friday I was lucky enough to have a fascinating conversation with non-profit worker and community activist Brandon Ellington.

I challenge any Kansas City voter to spend a few moments with this young (29 year-old) hopeful and not come away impressed.

Ellington started off the conversation by noting that the career description he preferred was simple: Revolutionary.

Even better was Ellington's understanding of the issues that face the 3rd District and all of Kansas City. He hopes to unite Kansas City and look for solutions beyond local government.

"Observation is participation," Ellington repeated time and again. "We need to look at our communities throughout Kansas City Proper and realize that we all must come together and fix a lot of these problems for ourselves if our elected officials fail to do so."

In terms of fighting crime, Ellington seems to favor an approach that focuses on education and creating economic opportunities.

Last election cycle Ellington shined in the forums and was able to connect with audiences around the metro. In his current contest against incumbent Melba Curls his key strategic plan to circumvent deeper pockets and the influence of political groups by directly addressing as many voters on a personal level will be his key to victory.

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