COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR RESOLUTION NO. 220957

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Sponsors: Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Kevin McManus

Establishing the City of Kansas City's legislative priorities and positions on matters that may come before the 118th United States Congress in 2023.

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WHEREAS, the City desires to publish general statements of its priorities and positions on matters that may become the subject of or be affected by proposed federal legislation during the 118th United States Congress in 2023; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. MAJOR PRIORITIES. That the City adopts the following major priorities on matters that may come before the 118th United States Congress in 2023:

1. Equitable Distribution of Funds: Continue to provide direct funding allocations to cities and require direct participation from cities in planning for funds that will flow through states, to ensure an effective and equitable distribution of federal funds to address local needs and priorities. Continue to expand flexibility in local use of federal stimulus funds.

2. Violence Reduction: Increase funding for evidence-based efforts that address the root causes of gun violence, including programs to provide support to victims of gun violence, diversion and intervention programs, and programs that help law enforcement agencies solve more homicides and shootings. Provide greater amounts of funding to cities that are disproportionately impacted by violence.

3. Housing: Increase federal support for cities to develop affordable housing, expand rental assistance, and provide transitional housing and social services to support people experiencing homelessness. Update policies to improve efficacy of existing programs, including changing the definition of homelessness and 90-day rule so individuals leaving incarceration or substance use treatment do not need to spend time in an emergency shelter before accessing transitional and supportive housi...

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