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Unified Government candidate Ty Garner talks police, crime, taxes in 4Star appearance

Ty Garner, who’s running for mayor of Kansas City Kansas/Wyandotte County, says crime prevention and police reform are at the top of his agenda.

Garner joined hosts Dave Helling and John Holt on 4Star Politics, a digital production of WDAF-TV and the Star.

Garner said COVID prevention remains a top priority as well. Wyandotte County was one of the worst-hit areas in Kansas.

Garner’s opponent, David Alvey, was scheduled to appear in a debate format, but late Wednesday claimed a scheduling conflict. He’ll appear on a future 4Star program.

4Star Politics is a digital production of the Star and WDAF.

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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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