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Residents tell council they’re leaving the area; call for more transparency on committee meetings and jobs

Kansas City Council · February 24, 2025
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Summary

During public comment Roger Gates said the county is losing residents—citing 'almost a 16% deficit'—and urged the council to focus on jobs, transparency and support for elderly residents; other speakers included Daniel Gates and several others called to the podium.

Residents used the public comment period to press the council on population loss, economic opportunity and accessibility of council information.

Roger Gates, who identified himself and gave a local address, told the council, “You all realize that we're almost at a 16% deficit for 2025 of people leaving the county,” and said rising costs and proposed rate increases…

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