The Kansas City Council’s Neighborhood Planning Committee will hold a final vote this Tuesday (3/4) at 1:30 PM on whether to advance the ordinance proposed by the City Manager’s office to return animal services to city management to a full council vote.

This decision is crucial to ensuring that our animals receive proper care and that our community benefits from improved services and public safety.

When and Where:
📅 Tuesday, March 4th at 1:30 PM
📍 City Hall, 26th Floor, Council Chamber
414 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
🔗 Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968

We Need YOUR Voice!
This is the final step before the ordinance moves to a full council vote. The committee must hear from the community about why this change is essential for the well-being of animals and the safety of Kansas City residents.

If you can, please attend the meeting and speak on the record—your voice could make all the difference!

Can’t Attend? Here’s How to Help:
1️⃣ Submit Public Testimony (Most Important Action!)
Share your experiences and concerns about the current state of animal services. Email your testimony to Public.Testimony@kcmo.org and ask for it to be attached to Ordinance 250188.

2️⃣ Contact City Council Members
Reach out before the meeting to express your support. Let them know that this vote directly impacts the future of animal welfare in Kansas City.

📧 Use the petition tool to email all council members directly or contact the committee members below:

Nathan Willett – nathan.willett@kcmo.org
Melissa Patterson Hazley – mph@kcmo.org
Eric Bunch – Eric.Bunch@kcmo.org
Ryana Parks-Shaw – Keema.Mccoy@kcmo.org
This is our chance to make a real change for Kansas City’s animals and the community. Every voice matters. Thank you for standing up for a safer, more compassionate city!