View as a webpage  /  Share [ [link removed] ]






GO Letterhead
________________________________________________________________________



*For Immediate Release:    *     
November 4, 2025
          
*Contact:    *     
Grace Hoge
[email protected]

*Governor Kelly Hosts Fourth ‘The People’s Budget’ Tour Stop in Kansas City, Kansas*

"~~Nearly 160 Kansans Join Governor’s Largest Town Hall Event Yet,
Donate 356 Pounds of Food to Harvesters~~"

*KANSAS CITY* – On Monday, Governor Laura Kelly hosted the fourth stop on her statewide listening tour, ‘The People’s Budget’, in Kansas City, Kansas. Joined by Adam Proffitt, Director of the Budget/Secretary of the Kansas Department of Administration, and nearly 160 Kansans, Governor Kelly’s town hall style event focused on the need for continued fiscal stability.

“Last night in Kansas City, I spoke with a passionate group of Kansans about the most pressing issues impacting their community,” *Governor Laura Kelly said.* “Whether it was public education or infrastructure, I appreciated the Kansans who joined our largest stop yet and shared their thoughts as I craft a fiscally responsible budget that prioritizes what matters most to them.”

Throughout the evening, Kansans overwhelmingly encouraged fully funding public schools and fully funding special education. Additionally, Kansans spoke in support of funding for infrastructure projects, the Kansas Arts Commission, Jobs for America’s Graduates, and services that prevent children from entering foster care. Other topics discussed included property taxes, economic development, and affordable housing.

At each of 'The People’s Budget' tour events, Governor Kelly is simultaneously hosting food drives in partnership with the Kansas Food Bank and Harvesters – The Community Food Network. In Kansas City, Kansans donated 356 pounds of non-perishable food items that were collected by Harvesters. Kansans planning to donate food at future events can find additional information about in-demand items here [ [link removed] ].

The next stop on ‘The People’s Budget’ tour will take place on Wednesday, November 5, at 6:00 p.m. in Leawood. Kansans interested in attending the events should visit this form [ [link removed] ] for additional information. The form has been updated with additional information for all events that were previously listed with details to be announced.

The remaining stops on ‘The People’s Budget’ tour will take place on the schedule below:


* 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 5: Leawood
* 6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 6: Emporia
* 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 10: Pittsburg
* 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12: Wichita

Space at each venue will be limited, and entrance will be on a first-come first-serve basis. The Governor’s Office would appreciate RSVPs to accurately gauge community interest in each event. Doors will open approximately 15 minutes before the listed start time. Submission of an RSVP does not guarantee entry due to venue capacity.

Photos from ‘The People’s Budget’ tour event in Kansas City are available for media use below:


* Photo 1 [ [link removed] ]
* Photo 2 [ [link removed] ]
* Photo 3 [ [link removed] ]
* Photo 4 [ [link removed] ]

*###*








Stay Connected with Kansas Office of the Governor: Facebook [ [link removed] ]  Twitter [ [link removed] ]  Visit our Website [ [link removed] ]  GovDelivery Signup [ [link removed] ]  SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:
Manage Subscriptions [ [link removed] ]  |  Unsubscribe All [ [link removed] ]  |  Help [ [link removed] ]
body .abe-column-block { min-height: 0px; }

________________________________________________________________________

This email was sent to [email protected] using govDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Kansas Office of the Governor · Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Ste. 241S · Topeka, KS 66612-1590 GovDelivery logo [ [link removed] ]