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Dave Helling

Kansas City north of the river moves into the spotlight over police funding dispute

The recent explosive debate over the future of the police department has landed squarely on the residents of the Northland — roughly 40% of the city’s population.

Wednesday, “4Star Politics” hosts John Holt and Dave Helling are joined by Ed Ford, a former Northland City Council member and currently chair of the Northland Chamber of Commerce.

Ford discusses the police department fracas, and the broader concerns about the different needs of Kansas Citians north and south of the river.

The group also discusses the latest developments in the police department dispute.

“4Star Politics” is a joint production of The Kansas City Star and WDAF/Fox 4 of Kansas City.

Dave Helling
Opinion Contributor,
The Kansas City Star
Dave Helling has covered politics in Kansas and Missouri for four decades. He has worked in television news, and is a regular contributor to local broadcast programs. Helling writes editorials and columns for the Star, and is the co-host of the weekly “4Star Politics” show. He was awarded the 2018 ASNE Burl Osborne award for editorial leadership.
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