Description

Kansas City, Missouri, is the largest city in Missouri by population and area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 508,090 in 2020, making it the 36th most-populous city in the United States. It is the most populated municipality of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Kansas–Missouri state line and has a population of 2,392,035.

The Office of Citizen Engagement was created to enhance the relationship between Kansas City residents and local government. 

The Office of Citizen Engagement programs are designed to:

• address resident concerns by working with neighborhoods, community groups, residents, and visitors;
• assist residents in their understanding of local government;
• promote opportunities for civic engagement;
• provide opportunities for residents to participate in meaningful and proactive ways in the City's decision-making process; and
• offer training, education, and resources on tools to improve access to city services and programs.
  

The office proactively engages the community in a number of ways; including internships, solution oriented- discussions, innovative leadership seminars, service-learning and volunteer opportunities.

• Build a broad partnership coalition of educational institutions, local government and civic organizations.
• Educate key stakeholders regarding universal best practices, as it relates to economic development, education, workforce development, and the impacts at both the local and state level.
• Serve as a governmental emissary for educational institutions.
• Establish and maintain an evolving centralized resource database.
• Build partnerships to address the service learning and volunteer challenges in the community.
• Mobilize resources, influence systems, and convene partners to address policies, programs and standards across multiple sectors.
  

Sources

City of Kansas website 

The KC mayor website