First Female KC Mayor Speaks to UCM Class
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Issue date: 11/9/06 Section: News
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Some misgivings, Barnes said, were that women wouldn't be interested or know how to do economic development.
"There have been several times as mayor where I have been questioned in a meeting or an assumption has been made that I know would not have been made if I were a man," Barnes said.
"And that's not a discount of man; it's simply reality, and I would suggest to you that some of the people having that bias the most have been other women," Barnes added.
Through the economic development of downtown Kansas City, Barnes said they had to rely in large part on relationships with private businesses to get things done.
"Relationships are critical in being able to accomplish a great deal of city framework," Barnes said.
As for the future of Kansas City, Barnes hopes the next mayor will have a strong vision, be inclusive and carry on the work she was able to do for the city.
"We are making a lot of progress in KC, and it's an exciting time to be in this region," she said. "Warrensburg, Kansas City, Lawrence, St. Joseph... We're all in the same region. The more we understand that, and the more we collaborate, the better off we will be."
"There have been several times as mayor where I have been questioned in a meeting or an assumption has been made that I know would not have been made if I were a man," Barnes said.
"And that's not a discount of man; it's simply reality, and I would suggest to you that some of the people having that bias the most have been other women," Barnes added.
Through the economic development of downtown Kansas City, Barnes said they had to rely in large part on relationships with private businesses to get things done.
"Relationships are critical in being able to accomplish a great deal of city framework," Barnes said.
As for the future of Kansas City, Barnes hopes the next mayor will have a strong vision, be inclusive and carry on the work she was able to do for the city.
"We are making a lot of progress in KC, and it's an exciting time to be in this region," she said. "Warrensburg, Kansas City, Lawrence, St. Joseph... We're all in the same region. The more we understand that, and the more we collaborate, the better off we will be."
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