This is something I feel strongly about. We have a lot of disillusioned young people who feel they can’t achieve the American Dream, and a major part of that dream is access to affordable housing. While we can’t control high interest rates, we can make progress here in Kansas City by eliminating unnecessary regulations that restrict the supply of new housing.
I believe Kansas City must take a different path.
We need to modernize our housing policies, remove needless barriers, and streamline the building process—just as the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City has urged through its “Let Builders Build” initiative. By adopting commonsense reforms, we can increase the supply of quality homes, make our city more affordable, and ensure Kansas City remains a place where families can plant roots and prosper.
This isn’t about deregulation for its own sake. It’s about restoring balance: protecting public safety while eliminating the red tape that blocks opportunity. My commitment is simple—Kansas City should be a city where working families can afford to live, young people can build a future, and growth benefits the entire community, not just a select few