Kansas City stands at a crossroads. While our community continues to grow and thrive in many ways, we’re confronting serious challenges with violent crime, gun violence, and property crime. The situation is particularly centered in Jackson County, where many of our families and businesses bear the heaviest burden of these safety concerns. We don’t have to accept crime as an inevitable part of life in our city. Together, we can turn the tide to be a city where a business owner is not worried of the threat of theft, where children can play safely at the local park and residents can build a future in a neighborhood they are proud of. These aren’t just dreams – they’re achievable goals when we work together.