Part I. CHARTER OF THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

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WE, THE PEOPLE OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, recognize the importance of building a strong government through partnerships with citizens, neighborhoods, businesses and institutions. We celebrate the vision of our great City as a community that:
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embraces our differences and draws from the rich diversity among those who call Kansas City home;

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respects and includes the contributions of all toward the City's vitality,

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creates healthy, safe, and secure neighborhoods and workplaces,

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encourages a sustainable tax base,

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advances access to health care, quality education and economic prosperity for all,

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understands the importance of culture and the arts as a part of the unique appeal of urban living, and

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builds metropolitan leadership and regional cooperation.

Guided by these principles and inspired by our collective vision, we do enact this City Charter to further the ongoing legacy of a representative, humane, and effective municipal government.

                    
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