URGENT CALL TO ACTION – WE NEED YOU TO SHOW UP

AT 2:20 TODAY!

At KC Shepherd's Center, part of our mission is to advocate for and empower seniors, ensuring their lives and voices are embedded in public policy and funding that affect their health and wellbeing.

We are proud members of the Jackson County Seniors Count Coalition and have been working tirelessly for a year and a half to lead a regional coalition of more than 50 agencies serving older adults to bring a stronger voice to public and philanthropic funders. We have led an effort to see older adults, who have been paying taxes to Jackson County for decades, longer than anyone else, to be included in the public funding that children, schools, libraries and others receive.

We are thrilled to announce that Jackson County Ordinance No. 5876, which will allow Jackson County voters to consider creating a Senior Services Fund, has been assigned to the Finance and Audit Committee. It is crucial that this measure passes, as it’s the deadline to make the November 5th, 2024 ballot. If this ordinance is approved TODAY, it will be referred to voters on the November 5th ballot, in accordance with state law.

We’ve been told that a room full of seniors makes a big difference to your legislators!

We Need You There!

Please join us TODAY Monday, August 26th at 2:20 pm for the Jackson County Legislature meeting.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, August 26th
• Time: 2:00 pm (to get seated for the 2:20 Finance and Audit Committee meeting)
• Location: Jackson County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Hearing Room, 415 East 12th Street
• Parking: Metered parking or garage at 1301 Oak Street (validation available inside the hearing room)

Show Your Support:

• Show Up for Seniors!: Being in the room shows unity and strength in advocating for a sustainable source of county funding for the 140,000 adults over 60 in Jackson County. You don’t have to say a word. Your presence means everything.
• Reach Out TODAY BEFORE NOON: Contact county legislators and the County Executive’s Office to express your thanks for backing this vital measure. All legislators need to hear from you, but we especially thank Jalen Anderson and Donna Payton for cosponsoring this ordinance to create sustainable funding for programs like Meals on Wheels, caregiver and in-home programs, transportation, senior centers and more.
• Click HERE for their contact information, note that Finance and Audit Committee members are Legislators Megan Marshall (chair), Charlie Franklin, Donna Peyton and Sean Smith,.
• Lend Your Voice: Write a letter of support and return it to us ASAP at jacksoncoseniors@gmail.com and we will include it with the other letters we have received so far! All letters are due for the record by Tuesday, August 27.
• Spread the Word: We’ve attached a fresh flyer with all the key information. Please share it with anyone and any organizations that should be aware of this important effort. Download it HERE.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the Seniors Count Coalition. Together, we are making a difference!

Yours in service,

Janet C Baker

Janet C. Baker, Executive Director, KC Shepherd’s Center

House Majority Leader and MARC Delegation Chair, Missouri Silver Haired Legislature