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MEET SHARLONDA

MEET SHARLONDA.

Before there was a campaign,

there was the work.

Portrait of Sharlonda Riley in a white shirt, photographed against a white background.
  • 20 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE
  • ON THE EASTSIDE
  • 3RD DISTRICT
  • NO POLITICAL PRICE TAG

Sharlonda Riley has spent more than twenty years showing up for the 3rd District of Kansas City.

Her work has connected families, young people, neighborhood organizations, health partners, public spaces, and community opportunities.

She is running because responsibility does not begin when someone wins a title. Responsibility begins when people need someone to listen, stand beside them, and do the work.

I didn’t choose public service because I wanted to become a politician, public service has demanded that I step into politics.

WHY NOW

Because the 3rd District deserves representation built on relationships, not distance.

Because people should not have to wait for election season to be heard.

Because the work cannot stop when the cameras leave.

SEE THE WORK

FOR SHARLONDA,THE QUESTION HAS NEVER BEEN:“WHAT TITLE DO I HOLD?”IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN:“WHO AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR?”