LISTEN: With predicted future $100-million shortfall, Mayor Lucas says KC will tighten belt, has good cash reserves

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas
Photo credit Office of Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas

KANSAS CITY -  Mayor Quinton Lucas joined Kansas City’s Morning News today, where he was asked about the predicted future $100-million shortfall.

Lucas says while Kansas City has solid cash reserves, there will need to be some belt-tightening.

You can listen to the entire interview here.

Lucas also talked about the 17 Head Start locations in the KC Metro that will have to close come November 1st, if the government shutdown does not end.

Mayor Lucas joins Wink & Amy on Kansas City’s Morning News live every Monday morning at 7:30 on 98.1 fm. You can also listen at KMBZ.com or by finding KMBZ on the free Audacy App.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Office of Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas