Sly James: KC's Next Mayor

Gregg Lombardi - Executive Director

I’m psyched to have Sly James be the next mayor of Kansas City. Sly is a former board member for Legal Aid and has been a long-time supporter of the organization. He’s smart, savvy and has a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities that are facing the city.

Perhaps most importantly, he’s a great communicator who knows how to build consensus. The City Charter of Kansas City gives the mayor very little power. So, to be effective, a mayor needs to be able to rally the other members of the City Council and lead by persuasion. Sly is up to the task.

The election also gave us a talented group of City Council members, including former Legal Aid attorney Ed Ford. With the talent that will be assembling in City Hall, there could be positively exciting times ahead for the City.