Local

3 ways Frank White's exit affects Kansas City

Stories by Kansas City Star journalists, with AI summarization

The curated articles focus on Frank White's recall and its impact on Kansas City. They highlight leadership changes affecting public finance and stadium debates. The recall election's overwhelming support resulted in White's removal. His clashes with lawmakers, property tax assessments, and stadium negotiations were central issues.

No image found
Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. in his office on Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025, in Kansas City. Jackson County residents will decide Tuesday, Sept. 30, on whether to recall White Jr. By Dominick Williams

NO. 1: READY TO VOTE IN THE FRANK WHITE RECALL ELECTION? WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE THE POLLS

Jackson County voters who didn’t cast an early or absentee ballot are gearing up to head to the polls for Tuesday’s special election to potentially recall County Executive Frank White. | Published September 30, 2025 | Read Full Story

No image found
Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. in his office on Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025, in Kansas City. Jackson County residents will decide Tuesday, Sept. 30, on whether to recall White Jr. By Dominick Williams

NO. 2: FRANK WHITE JR. OUSTED AS JACKSON COUNTY EXECUTIVE IN HISTORIC RECALL ELECTION

The voters of Jackson County have spoken: | Published October 1, 2025 | Read Full Story

No image found

NO. 3: FRANK WHITE RECALL WON’T MAGICALLY FIX JACKSON COUNTY’S PROBLEMS | OPINION

What now? | Published October 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by The Kansas City Star Editorial Board

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.