Page 2 - Voter Guide April 6 2021

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“Straight Talk” from Freedom’s president

After a year of COVID-19 pandemic closings and loss of revenue to the city, the Earnings Tax
(E-Tax) is one of the most crucial taxes that voters will be asked to renew. Question 1 on the ballot
asks, “Shall the Earnings Tax of 1%, imposed by the City of Kansas City, be continued for a period of five
(5) years?” The answer is a resounding YES!
This is NOT A NEw TAx and more importantly, this is NOT A TAx INCREASE!
Freedom’s organizational mission is always to make clear decisions that positively impact public policy,
foster economic systemic development and growth, advance opportunities for the community, provide equity in services, and improve
the quality of life for African Americans. we believe supporting the E-Tax is consistent with our mission.
The E-Tax will continue to fund critical services that are essential for public safety, including police, firefighters and EMT workers, along
Our mission is to impact public with many city services we depend on, such as trash pickup, code enforcement and neighborhood revitalization. There is so much
policy decisions, foster economic at stake!
development, and generate PLEASE NOTE: RETIREES AND INDIVIDUALS wITHOUT JOBS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY THE E-TAx.
wealth to improve the quality of We are asking all Kansas Citians to help by VOTINg YES ON QUESTION 1 – CONTINUATION OF THE KANSAS CITY EARNINgS TAx.
life for African Americans.
We also ask for your support of our endorsed candidates to serve on the Kansas City, Hickman Mills and Raytown School Boards.
BOaRD Of DiReCTORS VOTE THE ENTIRE FREEDOM BALLOT! VOTE ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021!
Rodney Bland, President Yours in service for Dignity–Equality–FrEEDom thru unity.
Gayle Holiday, President Emeritus
Gail McCann Beatty, Chair RodneyBland
Da Ron McGee, Vice President
Ken Bacchus, Vice President Rodney Bland
Bruce Beatty, Treasurer President, Freedom Incorporated
Keith Brown
Richard Brown Progressive traditional organizational leadership form and fundraising, while providing support
Darrell Curls Leadership Into
Shalonn “Kiki” Curls of one president and a chair of the board. to my priorities of organizational and
Melissa Douglas the 21st Century Operating as co-president on the administrative duties. Our team leadership
Randy Dunn Leadership Team was a privilege and helped successfully bring Freedom into
Melissa Patterson Hazley BY FORMER FREEDOM, INC. honor, especially serving with former the 21st century.
Nikki Johnson LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS State Senator Kiki Curls. It became A special bond and relationship formed
Melissa Robinson clear to us both early on that the equal between us during our co-presidency. It
Mark Sharp leadership concept required excellent became clear, as we decided to relinquish
Bishop Tindall, Sr. communication, honesty, confidentiality, our positions, that very few people would
Barbara Washington and a loyalty to each other. Many did be able to operate together as we did.
Phyllis Woodson
not understand or relate to this form of Trusting, relying and supporting each
leadership, but Kiki and I knew what we other to provide the best leadership we
1202 Brooklyn avenue SHaLONN “KiKi” CURLS GayLe HOLiDay had to do to make it work. could possibly offer.
Kansas City, MO 64127
816-483-VOTe (8683) Freedom, Incorporated operated under First and far most, we had to identify our We look forward to Freedom, Inc.
fax 816-483-1246 a Leadership Team format with Kiki individual skill sets that would best support continuing to be progressive under the
info@freedomincorporated.org Curls and myself, gayle Holliday, for our partnership and get the job done. Kiki new leadership. We will continue to serve
nearly eight years. This year, the newly being the consummate politician, her roll and support Freedom and members of the
FREEDOMINCORPORATED.ORG elected Board of Directors and the Bylaws was obvious. She would lead Freedom’s Board of Directors.
Committee decided to return to the political decision-making, endorsements
Paid for by Freedom, Inc., Bruce Beatty, Treasurer.