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بغض النظر عن مكان إقامتك في الدائرة الرابعة، فأنت تستحق عضوة مجلس تُدافع عنك وعن احتياجاتك. أُقدّم الطاقة والرؤية التي يحتاجها جيراننا، مُستندةً إلى سنوات من الخدمة العامة في كلٍّ من المدينة والمقاطعة، وخبرة كمُنظّمة مجتمعية - حيث ناضلتُ من أجل حقوق المستأجرين واحتياجات سكان كانساس غير الناطقين باللغة الإنجليزية، وسنوات من التطوع كقائدة مُنتخبة في حيّي. لقد حان الوقت لأفكار جديدة وتقدمية لبناء مدينة تُلبّي احتياجات سكانها وتُعلي صوت الجميع.

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<h2>JOIN ME AT PRIDE!</h2>I am inviting supporters to march with me during the 2026 KC Pride Parade on June 6th. We will have a vehicle, banners, merch, a local DJ from the LGBTQIA+ community, and more!<ul><li>The parade will run from 11 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, June 6th.</li><li>Parade participants will be asked to join the group by 10:15 AM.</li><li>The KC Pride Parade kicks-off from Westport Rd. &amp; Broadway Blvd. The route travels south onto Mill Creek Pkwy. and then turns east onto Cleaver Blvd. ending at Oak St. where KC PrideFest takes place at Theis Park.</li><li>Spots are limited!</li></ul>Interested supporters should fill out the form located below!

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استجابة سريعة لاحتياجاتكم.

تواجد ميداني منتظم ومتكرر في حيّكم.

ساعات عمل مفتوحة في جميع أحياء المنطقة الرابعة بانتظام.

<h3>بصفتي عضوة في مجلسكم،</h3>سألتزم بلقائكم أينما كنتم، ومعالجة القضايا التي تواجهكم أنتم وجيرانكم مباشرةً.في نهاية المطاف، لستُ مجرد عضوة في مجلسكم، بل أنا جارتكم. أريد أن أوصل صوتكم وقضاياكم إلى مجلس المدينة. أعدكم بأن أكون العضوة التي أرغب أن تمثلني: سهلة المنال، متجاوبة، وحاضرة في المجتمع.

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<h2>أعتقد أننا يجب أن نحارب الظلم أينما وجد، وأن العدالة هي أساس الحكم الرشيد، وأن الصمت في وجه الشر هو شر في حد ذاته.</h2>

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Local unions are standing together to back Rebeca's historic campaign on Day 1 because they know that she shows up for working people and walks the walk year round–not just in election years. As the daughter of undocumented immigrants, Rebeca knows first hand how important it is to stand with working-class people fighting for a better life.

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<h3>Como su concejala,</h3>me comprometeré a encontrarme con usted donde se encuentre y a abordar directamente los problemas que enfrentan usted y sus vecinos.Al final del día, no soy solo su concejala. Soy su vecina. Quiero llevar su voz y sus preocupaciones al Ayuntamiento.Prometo ser la clase de concejala que yo quisiera que me representara: accesible, receptiva y presente en la comunidad.

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<h2>تتمتع ريبيكا بالخبرة اللازمة لإنجاز المهمة وتفهم التحديات الخطيرة التي تواجه مدينتنا.</h2>لقد أمضت ريبيكا سنواتٍ في خدمة مجتمعها في العديد من المجالس الاقتصادية والصحية المؤثرة في المدينة، وفي جمعية حيّها، وفي مسيرتها المهنية التي عملت فيها في كلٍّ من مدينة كانساس سيتي بولاية ميزوري ومقاطعة جاكسون بولاية ميزوري، وناضلت من أجلكم. إنها دائمًا تضع مصلحة الناس في المقام الأول.لن تدعكم، أو مصلحة عائلتكم، أو حيّكم، تُنسى. سيكون لديكم عضوة في المجلس البلدي تزور حيّكم بانتظام وتهتم بالقضايا التي تواجهونها.ريبيكا ابنة مهاجرين، وهي تُدرك معنى العمل الجاد لجعل مجتمع جديد موطنًا لكم في بلدٍ لا يرغب بكم دائمًا. ستدعم اللاجئين والمهاجرين الجدد إلى مدينتنا. كانت ريبيكا جزءًا من الفريق الذي أصدر تشريعاتٍ في المدينة لضمان توفير الخدمات الحكومية بلغاتٍ أخرى غير الإنجليزية.صوّتوا لريبيكا أميزكوا-هوغان لتكون عضوة مجلس مدينتكم القادمة عن الدائرة الرابعة في مدينة كانساس سيتي بولاية ميزوري.

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In 2021, I married my husband, Tristin, in a wedding in Kansas City's Crossroads Neighborhood.

<h2>My name is Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan and I am running to be your next city councilwoman!</h2><h3>I want to work with you to create a Kansas City where everyday people can afford to live, thrive, and grow old in dignity. A city that works for you.</h3>Today, I live in the Westside with my husband, Tristin. We have two dogs (Manny &amp; Mumu) and two cats. (Dash &amp; Bitters)I am the youngest child of immigrants from Mexico that came to America in search of a better life. Like many immigrants, I spent time growing up all over the place and in unstable housing conditions: rural Mexico, the suburbs of Los Angeles and Chicago, and Sedalia, Missouri. I know from first hand experience how important stable, truly affordable housing is.Kansas City is the first place I've ever been able to call home. I moved to 40th &amp; McGee in 2015 (back when rent in Midtown was much cheaper!) and never looked back. It was the first time in my life that I had truly stable housing and I fell in love with Midtown. I worked at Starbucks at 41st &amp; Main (where I met my husband!) and worked my way through college at Park University, where I graduated with a 4.0.Midtown is where I first got involved in community organizing when I was in college. Driven by my own experiences growing up in poverty, I helped in the fight for tenants rights in Kansas City. I organized alongside other renters in favor of the Tenant Bill of Rights that was successfully passed by City Council in 2019, dramatically expanding the rights of tenants in our city.I have spent years on boards serving the public and working towards solutions for those in need. From 2020 to 2021, I served on the Ad Hoc Housing Committee for the KCMO Health Commission focused on Kansas City’s Unhoused Population. Professionally, I served as an Inaugural DEI Council member for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners from 2019-2021.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/4367553a-c0ce-458c-908b-9da999368842/d224df00-e4d6-4b1f-aa42-d0042bac30d8/d224df00-e4d6-4b1f-aa42-d0042bac30d8.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C340%2C1536%2C1708&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="I am honored to serve on multiple city boards and commissions representing the interests of every day people." align="right" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">I am honored to serve on multiple city boards and commissions representing the interests of every day people.In 2022, my husband and I bought our home in the Westside. I love my neighborhood: the walkable historically Latino community with little shops reminds me of my childhood in Mexico, where you could walk to buy fresh tortillas or fruit. It's the sort of neighborhood where everyone waves when you drive by. I spent time getting to know my neighbors and was quickly elected vice president of the Westside Neighborhood Association, a role I stepped down from to run for office. I want to lead the way on people-centered policy that positions everyone to have the ability to live and thrive in the city.In January 2024, I was appointed to multiple Economic Development Corporation Boards. I serve as the Vice Chair of the Board for the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, (LCRA) as a Commissioner on the Board for the Enhanced Enterprise Zone, and as Commissioner on the Advisory Board for the Chapter 353 Program. Every day working-class people like me, or with backgrounds like me, are all over the city but rarely get to have their voices heard. I am committed to uplifting the voices of every day people from all walks of life and corners of the 4th District to find solutions to the critical issues facing our city. <img src="https://run.imgix.net/4367553a-c0ce-458c-908b-9da999368842/e6066652-2282-4899-bd58-37ed7d795458/e6066652-2282-4899-bd58-37ed7d795458.heic?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=219%2C658%2C2402%2C2947&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="Testifying at City Hall in support of legislation that established the Office of Language Access!" align="right" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Testifying at City Hall in support of legislation that established the Office of Language Access!In February 2024, I testified before City Council in support of expanding language access at city hall–an issue near and dear to my heart. I spoke on my experience growing up, having to translate documents for my mother and serve as an interpreter, all while learning English myself. Months of organizing alongside <a href="https://kctenants.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KC Tenants</a> and <a href="https://airrkc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AIRR</a> led to City Council establishing the Office of Language Access and dedicating resources to making our local government work for people who don't speak English. If you or someone you know speaks <a href="/5983535b-ae21-4e8a-b396-a2be80a4945b" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">Spanish</a> or <a href="/f89cf5e1-c7f8-4dd0-92b1-0ec78c467595">Arabic</a>, I have a dedicated campaign page for each language and will launch more languages as the campaign goes on!In 2024, I was named the Jackson County Young Democrat of the Year. Every election, every issue, I show up for the causes I believe in. I knock hundreds of doors, I distribute yard signs, and I fight for the causes I believe in. (I have probably knocked your door before!) I look forward to carrying that tradition on in my own race, knocking thousands of doors, and showing up with a progressive, people-first message you can believe in and vote for.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/4367553a-c0ce-458c-908b-9da999368842/2fc1eca8-9176-4f7e-b418-7a2e20684885/2fc1eca8-9176-4f7e-b418-7a2e20684885.heic?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=202%2C628%2C2485%2C2983&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="Accepting the Jackson County Young Democrat of the Year Award at Municipal Auditorium." align="right" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Accepting the Jackson County Young Democrat of the Year Award at Municipal Auditorium.<h4>I want Kansas City to be the best Kansas City it can be!</h4>I love Kansas City, just like you. I plan to raise a family and grow old in this big-little-town. I see the recent success that Kansas City has had and want to make sure we stay on a path of growth, but it is important to me that we take the extra steps to make sure that we don't leave people behind or force people out. Policy choices by politicians have real impacts and I want you to know that you'll have a real working-class neighbor fighting for you in City Hall.Those who are closest to the problem, are closest to the solution. I am ready to work with everyone to tackle the problems facing you, our neighborhoods, and our city.<h2>Let's make Kansas City a city that works for you.</h2>

“This campaign isn’t about me – it’s about all of us and deciding what sort of city we want to be. This is about building a Kansas City that is affordable, accessible, sustainable, safe, and thriving with opportunity. I want a city where everyone, regardless of zip code, can&nbsp;afford to live and pursue their dreams, raise a family, start a business, and grow old with dignity. I want to center everyday people in my campaign to ensure we all have a real seat at the table, and can build a welcoming city we can be proud of. This is about a city that works for you and your loved ones,”

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Open office hours in all neighborhoods across the 4th District on a regular basis.

<h3>As your councilwoman,</h3>I will be committed to meeting you where you are and directly addressing the issues facing you and your neighbors.At the end of the day, I am not just your councilwoman. I am your neighbor. I want to bring your voice and your issues to City Hall. I promise to be the sort of councilwoman I would want representing me: accessible, responsive, and present in the community.

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“I’m proud to announce that I am endorsing Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan for Kansas City, MO’s 4th District City Council seat. Anyone who’s been in the city for long has seen Rebeca show up time and time again. She is a bold, values-driven, pragmatic leader with genuine roots in poor and working-class America. I know that she will stand up for working families and work to create a more fair city for all. Rebeca’s potential is enormous. She’s one of our city’s most promising emerging progressive leaders and I know that she will bring the heart, hustle, and vision that Kansas City needs. I know that our city and residents will be better off with her voice on Council."JASON KANDERFormer Missouri Secretary of State

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When it comes to the future of the 4th District, there is a clear choice. It's time for bold, compassionate, progressive leadership that creates economic opportunities. Small business owners from all across the district support Rebeca.

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I've been proudly serving my neighbors in the 4th District for years as a public servant and will continue to do so as your Councilwoman.

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This campaign isn’t about me – it’s about all of us and deciding what sort of city we want to be. This is about building a Kansas City that is affordable, accessible, sustainable, safe, and thriving with opportunity. I want a city where you can afford to live and pursue your dreams, raise a family, start a business, and grow old. I want everyday people to have a real seat at the table and to build a welcoming city we can be proud of. This is about a city that works for you.

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Rebeca está llevando adelante una campaña de base comunitaria para gente trabajadora (no para comités de acción política corporativas) para defender a usted y sus necesidades.

El Distrito 4 merece un liderazgo progresista que ponga a la gente primero.

That means I need volunteers like you to join me in knocking doors, talking to neighbors, hosting living room meetings, calling voters, and showing up all across the 4th District.

This campaign runs on people power!

Soy la hija menor de inmigrantes de Morelos, Mexico, y ahora vivo en el Westside. Mi promesa es simple: lucharé para que su vida sea más fácil y asequible, para brindarte más oportunidades y para construir una Kansas City donde pueda criar una familia y envejecer. Priorizaré nuevos recursos y mejores servicios municipales para todos los vecindarios del Distrito 4. Nuestra ciudad debe ser limpia, segura y asequible.El español es mi idioma materno, así que si usted o sus vecinos necesitan algo, tendrán un concejal que habla su idioma. Si necesita contactarme, puede escribirme a <a href="mailto:info@rebeca4kc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@rebeca4kc.com</a>. Le animo a que me inviten a platicar con sus vecinos, especialmente con aquellos que hablan español, para que pueda escuchar de primera mano los problemas que enfrentan.

When it comes to crafting the policy that will shape Kansas City's future, I want you to be at the table.

When it comes to the future of the 4th District, there is a clear choice. It's time for bold, compassionate, progressive leadership that centers the needs of the people first.

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River Market Neighborhood Leader, small business owner, &amp; Public Transit Advocate

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Rebeca has years of city-level experience working for you: inside and outside of city hall, as a recognized leader on multiple influential city boards, as a detail-obsessed policy writer, and as an advocate for housing, transit, and neighborhoods."Anyone who’s been in the city for long has seen Rebeca show up time and time again. She is a bold, values-driven, pragmatic leader with genuine roots in poor and working-class America. I know that she will stand up for working families and work to create a more fair city for all," said Jason Kander, former Missouri Secretary of State.“Rebeca is a rising star in our community–she’s a grounded, compassionate leader with the sort of energy and vision Kansas City needs moving forward. She will be the sort of Councilwoman who can bring people together across differences to find real solutions. I know that she is going to be the exact kind of voice we need at City Hall," said Joni Wickham, former Kansas City, MO Chief of Staff.

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Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan is running for Kansas City, Missouri's 4th District City Council seat. She is running a progressive, people-first, grassroots campaign powered by working people–no corporate PACs–to champion you and your needs. She wants to build a city that is affordable, sustainable, and safe.

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Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan is inviting supporters to march with her during the 2026 KC Pride Parade on June 6th. We will have a vehicle, banners, merch, a local DJ from the LGBTQIA+ community, and more!

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Multiple local media outlets covered Rebeca's public statement urging Kansas City's City Council to act swiftly in removing Chavez's name from what-was-once 23rd Street Trafficway in the Westside.<h4>Kansas City Star:</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315113385.html#storylink=cpy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Will KC rename boulevard in wake of César Chávez rape and sex abuse allegations?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/david-hudnall/article315123558.html#storylink=cpy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kansas City loves a street name fight. Here comes another one | Opinion</a></li></ul><h4>KCUR:</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2026-03-20/cesar-chavez-kansas-city-latinos-abuse-rape-investigation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kansas City pushed to reconsider César Chávez street name and murals after abuse allegations</a></li></ul>Rebeca firmly believes that the Westside community should collectively lead the way in renaming this street and addressing the associated mural.

Multiple Kansas City media outlets covered Rebeca's call to rename Cesar Chávez in the Westside.

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Too often, the city gets in the way of local business owners in our community. Red tape, slow responses, and poor communication have made operating stores, restaurants, and businesses an even tougher uphill battle.Some of the most beloved 4th District small business owners backed Rebeca on day one because they know she will proactively problem solve and support them.

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Jason Kander, U.S. Army veteran, former Missouri Secretary of State, and a nationally recognized progressive leader and advocate on issues of voting rights, mental health, and veterans’ affairs, has endorsed Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan’s bid for Kansas City, MO’s 4th District City Council seat.“I’m proud to announce that I am endorsing Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan for Kansas City, MO’s 4th District City Council seat. Anyone who’s been in the city for long has seen Rebeca show up time and time again. She is a bold, values-driven, pragmatic leader with genuine roots in poor and working-class America. I know that she will stand up for working families and work to create a more fair city for all,” said Jason Kander “Rebeca’s potential is enormous. She’s one of our city’s most promising emerging progressive leaders and I know that she will bring the heart, hustle, and vision that Kansas City needs. I know that our city and residents will be better off with her voice on Council.”“It’s incredibly humbling to have the endorsement of Jason Kander, a proven and experienced progressive leader. I am deeply appreciative of Jason for his support and look forward to continuing to do what this campaign has done since we launched: connect with voters, listen to their issues, and work towards building a Kansas City that works for everyone,” said Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan.Since launching her campaign on June 3rd, 2025, Rebeca, who will be the first Latina elected in over twenty years and youngest woman ever elected to Kansas City, MO’s City Council, has announced the endorsement of over a dozen labor unions and numerous elected officials, small business owners, and stakeholders. Her campaign just posted one of the largest in-district quarterly fundraising filings in the history of the city. She is currently the only candidate filed for the 4th In-District seat.

Jason Kander is a U.S. Army veteran, former Missouri Secretary of State, and a nationally recognized progressive leader and advocate on issues of voting rights, mental health, and veterans’ affairs.On July 22nd, he endorsed Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan’s bid for Kansas City, MO’s 4th District City Council seat.

Jason Kander Endorses Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan

Kansas City can (and should!) be at the forefront of tackling our nation's housing crisis. While the rest of the nation struggles with this same issue, we should be aiming to build tens of thousands of housing units in our urban core. I believe that housing is a human right and the foundation of many of the problems facing our city.There isn't just one way to get there, but what we are doing now isn't enough.From just 2020 to 2025, rent in Kansas City went up 38.2%. The cost of homes have soared. When people and families can't afford housing, the city, and the city's culture, suffers. Less art, less money for people to start small businesses, more parents away from their kids to work extra hours, and less money spent in local businesses.Housing is a topic that can make people nervous. If the city cares, this work can be done in an intentional way that leaves neighbors happy and our communities stronger.I want us to try everything: municipally-owned social housing, community land trusts, cooperatives, neighborhood specific housing plans, saving our historic housing from demolition by neglect, making it possible to build the historic housing that made our neighborhoods unique, city-backed low-interest loans to allow residents to build granny units (ADUs) that are kept affordable, and much more!You should be able to afford to comfortably grow old in the neighborhood that you love.

A People-First Housing Plan

If we want Kansas City to be a safe and welcoming place to live, we need to take an evidence-based approach to crime prevention and tackle the root causes of crime: poverty, addiction, homelessness, and more. Crime is a serious quality of life issue that prevents us from reaching our potential, that hurts small businesses, and that pushes neighbors out of our city. I know from firsthand experience how frustrating it can be to be in a neighborhood you love and be plagued by crime that disrupts your quality of life.While not a silver bullet, we must take back local control of the Kansas City Police Department from the State of Missouri.