The Northland has issues that amount to homelessness, drug-use and illegal camping.
The Northland has issues that amount to homelessness, drug-use and illegal camping.

A Ride-Along with KC’s Mayoral Candidates in the Northland

June 13, 2019  |  John G. McGrath, Nick Haines, Cole Blaise  |  1 min read

Kansas City mayoral candidates Quinton Lucas and Jolie Justus tour through the Chaumiere neighborhood in the Northland to see first-hand the issues residents care about and share what they plan to do.

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