City of Kansas City, MO

Wherever you’re coming from, welcome to KC ❤️🌍 As we prepare to host visitors from around the world, The Kansas City Aviation Department is displaying the flags of all 48 nations participating in this year’s FIFA World Cup™ Find them inside the terminal between concourses A and B.

Join us in congratulating our new Director of City Planning and Development, Kyle Elliot. Kyle brings 2+ decades of experience in urban planning, housing, land use policy, and community development, and the majority of his professional career has been spent serving our city. Since August 2025, he’s acted as the Interim Director of Planning and Development, and previously held leadership roles across both the Planning and Housing departments.  As Director, he’ll oversee long-range planning, development review, zoning administration, historic preservation, permitting, inspections, and policy functions for a city of more than 500,000 residents. In his words: “Kansas City’s continued success is made possible through strong collaboration and shared commitment, and I am excited to help build on that momentum as we shape the future of our community together.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWCrhMnA

The City of Kansas City, Missouri is hiring a Deputy Director over Budget and Revenue. This role supports the Finance Department’s Administration Division and oversees work tied to the City’s $2.5B operating and capital budget, revenue forecasting, revenue strategy, and Priority-Based Budgeting. Job Opening: #523377 Location: 414 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO Pay: $9,117–$19,167/month Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Telework: Available Apply by: May 25, 2026 Minimum qualifications include 6–8 years of related public or business administration experience, depending on education, plus 3 years of supervisory experience at the Financial Manager level. CPFO or ICMA-CM credentials are preferred. Apply at www.kcmo.gov/jobs The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Apply here https://bit.ly/4u5dnkd

Hometown university team 🤝 iconic KC venue Starting next season University of Missouri-Kansas City Roos basketball will be played at Municipal Auditorium 🏀 Click through to see how the Art Deco-style arena will be transformed into a modern home for Roos basketball while honoring its architectural legacy

Huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time last Saturday to make our World Cup Cleanup a success! Together, they cleared a half-acre of honeysuckle and picked up 135 lbs. of trash... in just 3 hours 🤯 This event was hosted in partnership with Heartland Conservation Alliance who guided and educated volunteers about their work protecting and restoring the Blue River watershed and its urban greenspaces.

Today marks one year of Mario Vasquez serving as our City Manager. Mario began his career with the City in 1997 as an entry-level city planner and has since served in several leadership roles, including Project Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Director of City Planning and Development. Mario shared that over the past year, one of the most surprising and meaningful parts of this role has been witnessing the level of commitment and dedication Kansas City employees have to public service. As he put it, Kansas City is filled with some of the smartest people and best minds in their disciplines, and seeing that firsthand has been both humbling and reassuring. Thank you Mario, for your continued commitment to building a more equitable, responsive, and resilient city for all.

Safe, continuous connection between the River Market ➡️ Berkeley Riverfront is now a reality 🎉 The Grand Boulevard bike/pedestrian Bridge runs along the outside of the Grand Boulevard Bridge, offering a protective barrier for runners, cyclists, or anyone out exploring the city. As we prepare to host matches during FIFA World Cup 2026™ investments like this will support increased pedestrian activity, improve multimodal transit options, and showcase the City’s commitment to walkability and safety. #MatchReadyKC

Today, we celebrate a major investment at the Blue River Biosolids Facility. Kansas City is now home to one of just nine U.S. facilities using Thermal Hydrolysis Process technology to turn wastewater into resources like biosolids and renewable biogas—advancing sustainability and the future of wastewater treatment. Learn more: kcmo.gov/news

For the past 5 years, our Housing and Community Development Department has been shaping what housing support looks like citywide This post highlights just some of the work happening across the department and the people behind it. Each slide features a different program with reflections from the staff members who know the work best. While we celebrate, we’re also looking to the future: continuing to invest in neighborhoods, expand housing opportunities, and build a city where more residents can stay housed, supported, and connected to community.