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Mayor Lucas to Announce Next Steps in Kansas City’s Reopening Plan

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May 28, 2020

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas will hold a press conference today, May 28, at 12:00 p.m. to provide details on the next steps in Kansas City’s reopening plan.

Updates and details to follow.

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