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0:00It's March 30, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Kansas News today, your AI-powered local news. Six candidates are battling for four seats on the North Kansas City Council, with four incumbents in the mix. The election boils down to two contested races in Ward 1 and Ward 4, while the other seats in Ward 2 and 3 go unchallenged. In Ward 1, longtime incumbent Anthony Saper faces challenger Rita Perse. Saper brings over 30 years in the city and a stack of experience from road districts to hospital boards, pushing for livable neighborhoods, and smart development that puts locals first over big developers. Meanwhile, Ward 2 incumbent Lindsey McGrone and Ward 3's Linda Alvarez run unopposed. McGrone, a lifelong Northlander, wants more community events to build connections, while Alvarez, a retired police dispatcher, championed safe streets, and listening to neighbors. Saper in Ward 4 incumbent Yvonne Salinas takes on Cynthia Larson, whose deep in parks and wreck leadership.

1:01Larson aims to boost green spaces, bike lanes, and walkability while wrapping up resident involvement. Voters in North Kansas City have their say soon, shaping council priorities from housing to parks, as the city eyes big changes ahead.