Kander confirms bid for Kansas City mayor in a move already shaking up the ballot
Source: Kansas City Star
Jason Kander, the former Missouri secretary of state whose growing nationwide profile as a Democrat led to speculation about his presidential ambitions, confirmed on Sunday his unexpected decision to run for mayor of Kansas City.
Kander is planning a formal announcement of his candidacy to succeed Kansas City Mayor Sly James later on Monday morning. The Star reported last week that Kander was considering a run for mayor and that he was likely to announce his decision early this week.
"I want to make sure that no matter where you live in the city and however you grow up, you have a chance to build your life right here," Kander said in an interview with The Star on Sunday. "Whether it's because of a job, education, crime, housing or infrastructure, we all know that Kansas City is at its best when people don't have to move from one part of the city to another or out of town altogether to live the life they want and deserve."
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