Councilwoman Marcason will be joining us for our 2010 first monthly meeting. Councilwoman Marcason currently represents Kansas City’s 4th District. She will be addressing the role of women in politics at a local level. Ms. Marcason will talk about the current city council and her hopes and goals for the city’s future. Jan will specifically address the contributions of women and the need to continue to encourage women to become involved at all levels of the political process.
Jan is a Caucus member and a past president of the GKCWPC. Prior to her serving on the council, Jan served as the executive director of Mid America Assistance Coalition for 16 years. At MAAC she managed an annual budget of more than a million dollars and helped direct millions more to local social service organizations.
Jan serves on the Maternal and Child Health Coalition Advisory Board. She was appointed by Governor Mel Carnahan to the Missouri Commission on Retirement, Removal and Discipline of Judges.
Boards Jan serves on include:
Mid America Regional Council, Secretary of the Board
Kansas City Convention and Visitors' Association
Economic Development Corporation
Downtown Council Business Retention Committee
American Royal Board of Governors Advisory Board
National League of Cities' Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee
4th District Councilwoman Jan Marcason to Speak at January Membership Meeting