Kay Barnes: The First Female Mayor of KCMO

Episode Description: In 1999, Kay Barnes was elected Kansas City’s first female mayor. Since then, the St. Joe native has led initiatives producing over $4.5 billion in public and private investment in downtown Kansas City — including her push to get the Sprint Center built, which helped to revitalize KC’s urban care and transform it into a thriving metropolitan hub. 

Barnes also talks about what she learned from her famous cousin, Walter Cronkite, America’s most trusted journalist.

Hear the story of this dynamic and visionary leader who broke the glass ceiling for women in politics in Kansas City.

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