EMILYs List Endorses Jolie Justus for Mayor of Kansas City

For Immediate Release
March 19, 2019

EMILYs List Endorses Jolie Justus for Mayor of Kansas City

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Jolie Justus for mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:

“Jolie Justus is committed to ensuring that everyone in Kansas City has the opportunity to succeed. On the city council, Jolie has worked hard to improve the city’s infrastructure and bring about economic development. In the state Senate, she worked across party lines to pass criminal justice reform and create a fairer and more just system for Missourians. Jolie’s leadership skills and experience combined with her love for Kansas City will make her an excellent mayor. EMILYs List is proud to be supporting this dedicated community champion.”

Jolie Justus is a Kansas City councilmember representing the city’s 4th District and has served as the chair of the Airport Committee, vice-chair of the Finance and Governance Committee and member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. She previously served as minority leader in the Missouri state Senate and led efforts to overhaul the state’s outdated criminal justice system. Jolie graduated from Missouri State University and University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law. She and her wife live in Kansas City with a pack of rescue dogs and maintain an urban garden.

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