President Nichols: The Fundamentals Still Matter

May 7, 2026 in Guest Columns

By James Toy, KCRAR Senior Vice President of Government Affairs KCRAR is enhancing our advocacy efforts with the introduction of a new RPAC monthly subscription option, offering members a modern and flexible way to support the work that protects their business and strengthens the real estate industry. This new approach allows REALTORS® to contribute at […]

April 30, 2026 in Government Affairs

KCRAR has released a new Model Property Tax Relief Ordinance, developed by the Association’s Public Policy Committee to help cities and counties respond to rapidly rising property taxes. Across the Kansas City region, many homeowners are feeling the strain of sharp assessment increases and inconsistent tax practices. Local governments are also grappling with how to […]

April 23, 2026 in Guest Columns

By James Toy, KCRAR Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Advocacy is one of the greatest strengths of the REALTOR® organization, and that strength comes from members who step forward to lead it. Two roles in particular—the State Political Coordinator (SPC) and the Federal Political Coordinator (FPC)—give REALTORS® in Kansas and Missouri a powerful voice […]

April 8, 2026 in Government Affairs

The April 7 Missouri General Municipal Election brought several victories for candidates supported by the KCRAR REALTOR® Party. With official results now posted by local election authorities, the following KCRAR backed candidates earned seats across the region: “These wins reflect the strong engagement of KCRAR members and the organization’s commitment to supporting candidates who prioritize […]

March 26, 2026 in Government Affairs

Jackie Dorman has served the Independence, Missouri community for the last 22 years through her career as a real estate agent. Now, she is running for Independence Council At‑Large in the April 7 municipal election. Her experience helping community members find homes has influenced her perspective on local government. “My passion is—if we can get […]

March 19, 2026 in Guest Columns

By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President When I stood on that stage at Recharge… I wasn’t thinking about politics. I was thinking about the people in that room. Agents who are out there every single day… working through a market that isn’t easy… navigating change… solving problems… and still showing up for their clients. That’s […]

in Government Affairs

For Kenton Randolph, a desire to see economic and population growth in St. Joseph, Missouri is a motivation for his run for re-election to the St. Joseph City Council, on which he has served the last four years as Councilmember At-Large. Randolph is a REALTOR®, broker, business owner and lifelong resident of St. Joseph. Through […]

March 13, 2026 in Guest Columns

By James Toy, KCRAR Senior Vice President of Government Affairs As members of the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®, we represent communities across an entire region—not just Kansas City, Missouri. But what happens in the region’s largest city has a direct impact on the health, stability and competitiveness of the entire metro housing market. […]

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Cynda Rader is a REALTOR® of over 30 years and a current Lee’s Summit Councilmember. Now, she is running for mayor of Lee’s Summit in the April 7 municipal election. As a resident of Lee’s Summit for 50 years, Rader has served on Lee’s Summit Tax Review Board, Water Utilities Board and Planning Commission, all […]