Polictical Engagement - A Community Listening Fair - Neighbor Night

Political Engagement - A Community Listening Fair

Date: Friday, Oct 10 2025

Timeline:

6:30pm Doors Open (Refreshments Provided)

7pm - 8pm Panel Discussion / Listening Fair

8 - 8:30pm Closing Remarks

Location: Revolucion Educativa Building 2301 Lexington Ave KC, MO 64124

Children are welcome to attend

Overview:

Come join us for a day of community engagement and political discussions at our Listening Fair! This event is all about listening to the voices of our community members and engaging in meaningful conversations. Whether you're a seasoned activist or just starting to get involved, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about making a difference. Let's come together to share ideas, build relationships, and work towards positive change in our community. We can't wait to see you there!

*Invited Panelist for Oct 10th:

Representative Wick Thomas, Missouri House 19th District

Representative Micheal Johnson, Missouri House 23rd District

Representative Donna Peyton, Jackson County 2nd District at Large

Council-member Melissa Robinson, Kansas City 3rd District

John McCrae, Respect Voters Western MO

Amy Slaybaugh, Respect Voters Western MO Field Director

Kate Schulte, Housekc

*Guest who were invited:

US Rep Emanuel Cleaver (Date Conflict)

Senator Eric Schmitt (no response)

Senator Josh Hawley (no response)

What is the intention of this event?

To bring answers to the following questions; Does your vote really matter? If you see that your values aren't reflected in levels of government, what are your options? How can we come together to take steps forward to make positive change? What does political engagement look like?

What do we want guest to walk away with?

We want to equip audience members with tangible actions they can do after they vote. We want to show them how to engage with their elected officials and what steps they can take to start to get answers to problems they are facing. We want them to have a better understanding of next steps.

What this event is not:

This is not a "why should we vote for you" discussion. Our panelist are given the opportunity to empower residents and neighbors on how to be more engaged in our community. This is less about issues and more about systems and how to make effective change.

What should guest expect?

To kindle a sense of hope to make a positive change.

Be given action steps and information on how to make change.

See how grassroots organizations can be effective in creating positive change.

*Panelist & Audience Submitted Questions

Each guest speaker and audience member will be able to submit a question before the event. Submitted questions should be focused on how neighbors can be more engaged in our communities be focusing less on a particular issue and more on what systems there are and how to be involved.

*We will do our best to include as many of your questions as possible

Panelist Questions

What steps can we take as citizens to be more engaged in creating positive change?

What resources do you know about that you can make available to us? (Bring printed resources)

What is the best vehicle to express our opinion or to be heard? (Petition/calling my rep)

What is the most important step after I vote?

What have you been surprised by after being elected into office/becoming more political engaged?

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