KCRAR REALTOR® Party Celebrates Wins After April 7 Missouri Election

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 […]

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REALTOR® Candidate Spotlight: Cynda Rader

March 13, 2026 in Government Affairs

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 […]

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Image description: Bill Baird poses with fellow KCRAR members at recent event.

Advocacy Spotlight: Bill Baird

March 17, 2022 in Government Affairs

Kansas City region REALTOR® and former Heartland MLS President Bill Baird has put his REALTOR® advocacy into action in his position as Mayor of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and now he is running for re-election in the April 5 election. “I didn’t get into politics until I ran for school board in 2014, and I would […]

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Former Heartland MLS President Elected as Local Mayor

April 16, 2018 in Community

Former Heartland MLS president Bill Baird was elected as mayor of Lee’s Summit, Mo. last week, and he plans to use his experience and perspective as a REALTOR® in his new role. “As a REALTOR® I know the reasons why people move to Lee’s Summit, including award winning schools, picture perfect parks, a humming downtown […]

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