Should Mayor Q Pick Next Jackson County Prosecutor?!?

Probably not. 

However, here's the main question . . .

HOW MUCH WILL MAYOR Q'S ENDORSEMENT IMPACT THE UPCOMING PRIMARY?!?

History shows us that former KC Mayor's don't really have a lot of power when it comes to issues unrelated to their duties.

Behind the scenes some insiders tell us that influencing the local political landscape is a big part of the Mayor's game plan going forward.

This upcoming election will be the first real test of his power to exert influence outside of his office.

Here's the word . . .

In a statement, Mayor Lucas said, "Melesa understands you have to be smart on crime to be tough on crime. No one is better suited to bring police, our communities, and prosecutors together to get offenders off our streets and build safer neighborhoods."

Johnson joined the Lucas administration in 2021 as the Director of Public Safety, focusing on collaborative violence prevention and programmatic efforts.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Mayor Lucas endorses Melesa Johnson for Jackson County Prosecutor

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says he has made his choice for the next Jackson County Prosecutor: current Director of Public Safety, Melesa Johnson.