Kansas City, KS, was incorporated in 1886 and for 73 years was governed by a three-member elected Board of Commissioners. In August of 1982, the city held an election, and voters approved a change in the form of city government. Under the Charter Ordinance No. 84, the city changed to a seven-member, Mayor-Council-Administrator form of government in April 1983.
In 1997, voters unanimously approved the consolidation of the city and county governments into one jurisdiction. Over the past 123 years, 31 mayors have held this position. Kansas City, KS’ first mayor was elected in 1859.
Tyrone Garner is Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS's current Mayor and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He was elected in 2021, and is the 31st mayor of KCK and the 5th Mayor/CEO elected under the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS.
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