# Politics: Kansas City

Updated Fri Nov 6, 5:41 PM Central. Most important first.

- [Stacy Lake named next Jackson County executive after year of upheaval](/kansas-city/stories/7edf0b8c3d.md): Two candidates were in the running to bring change to the calamity that's been the reality of the Jackson County government for more than a decade. (KSHB 41 (NBC), 2026-11-03 22:17 CST)
- [Jackson County voters pass COMBAT anti-crime tax. See results for other local questions](/kansas-city/stories/a7d868c549.md): Jackson County municipalities asked voters to renew or implement a handful of new government programs and taxes. Not all of them passed. (The Beacon, 2026-11-03 22:39 CST)
- [Independence to sue election board over council special election](/kansas-city/stories/f7646d95b8.md): The city of Independence will sue the Jackson County Election Board after it declined to hold a special primary on Feb. 2, 2027, to fill a council vacancy. (KCTV5 (CBS), 2026-11-06 16:30 CST)
- [Parkville voters reject all three property tax increases](/kansas-city/stories/5c3ae48226.md): Voters rejected all three proposed Parkville property tax increases, which aimed to fund police services, road improvements and city buildings. City leaders are evaluating next steps. (KSHB 41 (NBC), 2026-11-05 07:24 CST)
- [Lee's Summit voters reject citywide trash hauler ballot question](/kansas-city/stories/ed179f92fa.md): On Tuesday, voters rejected a ballot question that would have approved a single citywide trash hauler, reducing the number of service providers. (KSHB 41 (NBC), 2026-11-05 21:50 CST)
- [Kansas City mayor says a 2028 statewide run is possible](/kansas-city/stories/ab7d2faea0.md): Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas said a run for Missouri governor or U.S. Senate in 2028 could be in the cards. (KSHB 41 (NBC), 2026-11-05 18:28 CST)
- [Indian Mound residents share concerns on neighborhood walk](/kansas-city/stories/c062589915.md): Indian Mound residents held an hour-long walk along residential streets and to Budd Park to share concerns with a city councilman. (Northeast News, 2026-11-04 14:14 CST)