Kansas City, KS Government
- Wikipedia Page for Kansas City, Kansas
- Google Map of Kansas City, Kansas
- City Data on Kansas City, Kansas
- Census Response rate for Kansas City, KS
Key Information
Kansas City Government Website
Governing Body in Kansas City:
Board of Commissioners
Agendas for the City Board Meetings
List of Kansas City Elected Officials
Kansas City Business Development Agency
Kansas City Zoning and Planning Department
Wyandotte County Government
Wyandotte County Population 169,245
County Seat Kansas City
Wikipedia Page for Wyandotte County
Google Map of Wyandotte County, Kansas
Key Information
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Wyandotte County Government Website
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Governing Body in Wyandotte County:
Board of Commissioners -
Agendas for the County Board Meetings
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List of Wyandotte County Elected Officials
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Wyandotte County Business Development Agency
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Wyandotte County Planning and Zoning Department
Other Wyandotte County Resources on LegalConsumer
- Wyandotte County Family Court
- Wyandotte County Probate Court
- Wyandotte County Unemployment Offices
- Wyandotte County Bankruptcy Court
Mayor of Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government/CEO
Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government Sheriff
Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government District Attorney
Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government Register of Deeds
Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government Commissioner
Kansas State Government
Executive Branch
Governor of Kansas
Lieutenant Governor of Kansas
Kansas Governor Website
Consumer Protection
Kansas State Legislature:
Kansas Legislature Website
(NOTE: Because of the way legislative boundaries are drawn, more than a zip code is needed to determing which legislative disrict you are in.
Enter a street address to find state and federal legislators for a specific location)
Federal Government
Kansas Representatives in the U.S. Congress
Each state gets two senators in the U.S. Senate.
Kansas is represented by:
U.S. Senator
Complete List of Representatives for
Kansas City, KS
(NOTE: Because of the way legislative boundaries are drawn, more than a zip code is needed to determing which legislative disrict you are in.
Enter a street address to find state and federal legislators for a specific location)
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Voting Information for Kansas
Voting - (Voting)
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How to Vote in Kansas
Find out how to confirm your voter registration and register to vote wherever you are.
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How to Confirm or Update Your Voter Registration in Kansas
If you've moved or haven’t voted in a while, your state can cancel your voter registration. Here's how to update your registration so you can vote.
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Was My Vote Counted? How to Track Your Vote in Kansas
Many states offer online ballot tracking systems, others require contacting election officials. in either case, it's a good idea to confirm that your vote was actually counted.
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What Are the Laws About Poll Observers and Vote Challenges in Kansas?
With the upcoming election, there has been much discussion about voter fraud and how much security there is in our vote. Here is the law for your state regarding challenging votes, and having observers at the polls.
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What's On the Kansas City, KS ballot in the next election?
Use these internet websites and generative AI to find what's on your local ballot, at all levels of government, and how to register.
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Is Kansas Gerrymandered? Who Draws The Voting Districts in Kansas?
As of 2022 midterm elections approach, here's how redistricting is going. From “cracking” to “packing” we help you understand the tools of gerrymandering and the extent to which it happens in Kansas.
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Purges Will Deprive 16.7 Million of their Right To Vote in 2020
Greg Palast, voter suppression expert, says the data shows that 16 million people will have their votes purged, unless they keep their registration confirmed.
Your Elected Representatives for Kansas City, KS - (Elected Reps)
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Kansas Legislator List
Here's how to find a list of your state legislators.
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Kansas City, KS Elected Representatives
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How to Call Your Congressional Representative in Kansas City, KS
Here's how to call your elected officials to let them know how you feel about the issues of the day.
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Did My Representative Vote to Overturn the 2020 Election?
147 Republicans Voted to Overturn Election Results and deny Americans the right to have their votes counted, based on the disproven myth that there was outcome-determinative fraud in the 2020 election. Use generative AI to learn how your representative voted.
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Who Are Your State Representatives in Kansas’s Legislature?
Just like Washington D.C., your state government has a legislature, too. Here's how to find the people who represent you in Kansas.
Local Government Offices & Meeting Agendas - (Local Govt.)
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Wyandotte County Government
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Who Runs the Police Force & Sheriff’s Office in Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County?
Who is in charge of the police? The Sherrif? Who sets policies and training and oversight of the various police and sheriffs we encounter every day? Who should I vote for if i care about such things?
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How to Run For Office and Be Politically Engaged in Kansas, Wyandotte County, and Kansas City
Each county and state and city has its own political organizations. There are organizations to help you if you are interested in civic engagement.
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What is a city council? A county commission? A board of supervisors? And why should I care?
Local governing bodies may go by different names, but they have one function in common: to be the people's eyes and ears in government.
Government Agencies and Offices - (Agencies)
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Who Governs What in Kansas, Wyandotte County, and Kansas City: An A to Z Guide
You can participate in many levels of government: local, county, state, and federal.
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Government Agencies Promoting & Tracking Economic Development
Find out what programs serve Kansas and Wyandotte County.
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Federal Agencies by Topic
Learn how to find the right agency to deal with your issue.
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How to Report Consumer Fraud in Kansas
You have an important role to play in enforcing Kansas consumer protection laws, by reporting it when you experience it.
Basic Civics - (Civics)
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What is Democracy?
Democracy is our most basic governmental idea. It is the secular, Enlightenment era exiperiment that our founding fathers embarked upon, that the power of government should derive from "the consent of the governed" as opposed to "the devine right"from "God" that Kings had always asserted as their source of legitimate authority
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What is representative government?
Learn the difference between straight democracy and representative government -- and where you fit in.
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Who makes laws and regulations?
You've heard the old joke about laws and sausages -- that you don't want to know how they're made? If you disagree, here's what you should know.
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How to Run for Office in Kansas City, KS
Learn about how to file your candidacy for a local or county office.
Issues & Interest Groups - (Issues)
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Personal Finance -- Legislation
Organizations that track Personal Finance
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Civil Rights -- Legislation Tracking Organizations
Organizations that track Civil Rights legislation.
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Consumer Protection -- Legislation, Organizations
Organizations that track Consumer Protection legislation.
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Government & Democracy -- Legislation, Organizations, Issues
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Health Care -- Legislation, Organizations, Issues
Find legal information in your zip code for health care issues including access, death, women's, children's, men's, and healthcare for seniors.
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Sharing Economy -- Legislation, Organizations, Issues
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Organizations That Track Issues in Kansas and Wyandotte County
Democracy depends on powerful advocates. Here is a list of progressive causes and the organizations that fight for them.
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What is Christian Nationalism?
Christian nationalism is an anti-democratic movement and a perversion of the message of Jesus, aimed at giving government the power to impose right wing values on the personal choices of Americans regarding sex, love, death, and all aspects of life.
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Groups That Track Legislation on Specific Issues
There are hundreds of organizations on the internet that monitor important legislation. We thank them for their efforts and gratefully link to them here.
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Children's Health Issues - Organizations and Interest Groups
The welfare and rights of children affect their health in terms of food and shelter but also mental health, and their choices and civil rights regarding the medical choices and treatments affecting them
Democracy News - (News)
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Local Media and the Importance of Community Radio
Sinclair media and other right-wing companies have made a business of buying up local tv and radio stations, depriving Americans of a true local voice in community affairs. Learn how you can start a community radio station.
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Reliable Sources of Fact-Based News for Consumers
Our favorite reliable sources of fact-driven, quality news reporting on issues of interest to consumers.
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What We're Reading About Democracy and Voting
News articles about democracy, voting, and the constitution.
About This Website - (About)
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Welcome to Democracy by Zip Code
This site is dedicated to the preservation of democracy against the assault of authoritarians and the enablers that support them.