Candidates Melesa Johnson and Stephanie Burton are two talented Black women vying against each other for the most important law enforcement position in Jackson County. That’s the position of Jackson County Prosecutor.
While a prosecutor can transform a broken criminal justice system, they are still ultimately responsible for helping to maintain the community’s safety by successfully charging and prosecuting violent criminals.
Johnson and Burton are two of three Democrats who will face-off in the August 6 primary. The third candidate, John Gromowsky, did not attend the debate. The winner of the primary will face off against Tracey Chappell, the sole Republican candidate for the position. All three of the women are African Americans. One of the candidates will replace longtime Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker ,
If you want to be an informed voter, beyond their political ads and endorsements, you can get a good understanding of their qualifications and how these two women will approach this important position in their three-minute closing arguments at the debate sponsored by Kansas City’s Urban Summit.
Invest six minutes in being an informed voter. The future of Jackson County is worth it.
If you’re willing to invest more time to learn more about the candidates, check out the profiles written on both candidates by our reporter Tom White.
Meet the Candidate: Stephanie Burton
Meet the Candidate: Melesa Johnson
