Mayor Lucas, United WE’s Appointments Project Partner to Increase Women on Boards, Commissions

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas—in conjunction with Fifth District Councilwoman Ryana Parks-Shaw and United WE’s Appointments Project will host a virtual workshop to provide women with an overview of the application and appointment process to Kansas City boards and commissions. Any woman interested in attending the workshop, scheduled for 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, should register on www.united-we.org/appointments-project .

“As someone who got their start in Kansas City public service serving on a City board, I understand the importance of boards and commissions, and I’m proud that 52 percent of my appointees are women and 49 percent are from historically underrepresented groups,” said Mayor Lucas. “The collection of Kansas Citians I’ve appointed to serve in these positions is undoubtedly the most reflective of our community in my lifetime. Still, we continue our work to create more opportunities for more of our community to get involved with local government through boards and commissions. I look forward to hosting an Appointments Project Workshop with Councilwoman Parks-Shaw, United WE, and community partners The Links, Inc., and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for women interested in civic engagement. I hope all in our community will help encourage the talented, passionate women in their lives to attend this workshop.”

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