To ensure everyone’s voice can be heard, I have directed our Parks Board to provide our community a way to submit suggestions on how we can best honor Dr. King in Kansas City” 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas today announced the next steps in the City’s efforts to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – which will begin with a 90-day public comment period.

“While many people of good heart believed renaming The Paseo Boulevard was a fitting honor, many others of good heart felt that other approaches were more appropriate,” said Mayor Lucas. “What we heard more clearly from the election, however, was that most voters were frustrated by the process used to craft the original name change.”

“We must now move forward together,” continued Mayor Lucas. “I have been heartened by the hundreds of ideas I have received from community members since the election regarding how we can best honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. To ensure everyone’s voice can be heard, I have directed our Parks Board to provide our community a way to submit suggestions on how we can best honor Dr. King in Kansas City.”

“The Parks Board looks forward to reviewing community input to determine the best way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” said Parks and Recreation Board President Jack Holland. “Together with community members, faith leaders, the City Council, and the Mayor, we will also convene a series of public meetings to continue gathering input before a final making recommendation. Our Board is fully committed to working in a transparent manner and providing regular updates to the community as these discussions continue.”

Kansas City residents are encouraged to submit their ideas by email to MLKTribute@kcmo.org, or by mail to:

Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners

c/o MLK Tribute

4600 E 63rd Street

Kansas City, Mo. 64130

Following this initial 90-day public comment period, the Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners will conduct a series of public meetings – engaging residents, community organizations and neighborhood leaders – to evaluate these comments and ideas.

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