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City says survey respondents can opt in for focus groups to shape policy recommendations

City of Kansas City, Missouri — Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO) webinar · July 24, 2026
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Project staff said the survey contains an opt-in for residents who want to join focus groups; staff will follow up and schedule virtual or in-person sessions based on participant needs to dive deeper into survey findings.

Staff said focus groups will be formed from survey respondents who indicate interest on the survey form. Christopher Smith said staff will follow up with respondents who opt in to coordinate times and determine whether sessions should be held virtually or in person based on participants' needs.

Cohen Byers said focus groups, together with administrative and historical data, will help the project team "hone in on some areas where we can actually take charge" and produce concrete policy options that are feasible given city finance and logistics constraints.