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Kansas City mayor accused of skirting city gift ban by using nonprofit to pay for travel

^{Published on 2024-12-05 16:01:22 - KCUR 89.3 FM}
 

• The nonprofit was used by Mayor Quinton Lucas' predecessor primarily to bring speakers to Kansas City to talk about economic development. Lucas and his former chief of staff use it for Chiefs tickets,

The article from KCUR discusses allegations against Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, who is accused of potentially circumventing the city's gift ban by using a nonprofit, the KC 2026 initiative, to fund his travel expenses. The KC 2026 initiative, aimed at preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has reportedly paid for trips to international soccer events, including a visit to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Critics argue that this practice might violate the city's ethics code which prohibits elected officials from accepting gifts that could influence their official duties. The mayor's office has defended these expenditures, stating that they are necessary for planning and promoting the upcoming World Cup, and that all travel is approved by the nonprofit's board. However, the controversy has sparked a debate about transparency and the use of public funds, with some city council members and ethics watchdogs calling for a review of these practices to ensure compliance with local laws.

Read the Full KCUR 89.3 FM Article at:
[ https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2024-12-05/kansas-city-mayor-accused-of-skirting-city-gift-ban-by-using-nonprofit-to-pay-for-travel ]

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