Hello, I am Lindsay French and I am running to be your next council representative for Kansas City’s 2nd District At-Large.

As a lifelong northern Kansas Citian, wife and mother of two, and the daughter of hard-working middle-class parents that taught me the value of hard work, I am a candidate that can relate to everyday people in our city. I have 15+ years of professional experience working in community engagement, city planning, landscape architecture, urban design, and environmental planning, and will use this experience to bring a unique and diverse perspective to City Council. 

I’ve heard the priorities of people across our city and am running for this seat because I believe Kansas City is stronger when we work together. As an active listener, problem solver, and solutions-driven leader, I have a proven ability to work collectively to achieve goals and develop good public policy.

With a background in public, stakeholder, and civic engagement, I have worked with various groups to build consensus, even if they have competing agendas, while also fostering community buy-in. I have developed strong relationships with communities, leaders, and organizations throughout the city as well as relationships with local Missouri legislators, County legislators, and other city governments throughout our region. I want to bring this experience to City Hall and am the only candidate with the experience necessary to be effective and begin contributing to our community on day one. 

Lastly, I believe you need to be active in your community to properly prepare for and accomplish things in office. I am an active member of the Northland Regional Chamber, Parks & Legislative Committee, Chair of the Marketing & Promotions Committee with Platte County EDC, and recently served as Chair of the Planning and Development Committee. I am also passionate about education and serve on the North Kansas City School District (NKCSD) Pathways Advisory Council and am highly involved in the Park Hill School District while also serving as Treasurer of Hopewell PTA. 

Other organizations I’m actively involved in include the Greater KC Chamber, South KC Chamber, Historic Northeast Chamber, Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), Northland Neighborhoods Inc, KC Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA), KCMO Downtown Council & Infrastructure Committee, Midtown KC Now, KC Downtowners, Climate Action KC, Arts KC, American Institute of Graphic Arts Kansas City (AIGA) and the American Institute of Architects Kansas City (AIA).