Recognizing the importance of safety in our communities, Mayor Lucas serves as national chair for criminal justice efforts in the United States Conference of Mayors and as an advocate to reduce gun violence on America's streets as co-chair of Mayors Against Illegal Guns.

Matthew Richard Lucas (born 5 March 1974) is an English actor and comedian. He is best known for his work with David Walliams on the BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain (2003–2006) and Come Fly with Me (2010–2011).

Quinton Donald Lucas (born August 19, 1984) [1] is an American politician elected in 2019 as the 55th mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and is the city's third African-American mayor.

Kansas City, Mo – Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas today was sworn in for his second term as Mayor of Kansas City, where he announced several new policy initiatives, including the planned introduction of two ordinances to prohibit minors from purchasing firearm ammunition without parental consent, and banning “switches,”—devices used to ...

Kansas City, Mo – Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas today will deliver his fourth State of the City Address, previewing the Kansas City Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget, accomplishments from the past year, and priorities for the year ahead.

Born and raised in Kansas City’s East Side communities, Mayor Quinton Lucas has served as the 55th mayor of Kansas City since 2019. As mayor, he led Kansas City’s adoption of the nationally acclaimed zero-fare transit initiative, which maintains a fare free public transit system on bus and rail transit citywide.

Mayor’s Commission on Reparations: Created a commission to study the possibility of the city to make reparations to Black Kansas Citians. Increased Wages for City Employees: Increased the minimum hourly pay for city employees by nearly 13% to $17.35 an hour.

Dec 20, 2024 · As Kansas City, Missouri, welcomes several big development projects in 2025, Mayor Quinton Lucas says the city will place equal attention on keeping the city affordable for longtime residents.

Aug 1, 2019 · KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City has inaugurated Quinton Lucas as its new mayor. Lucas took office following a swearing-in ceremony Thursday morning at City Hall. Lucas, a 34-year-old black man, succeeds two-term Mayor Sly James. He defeated outgoing Councilwoman Jolie Justus in the mayor’s race in June.

Jun 19, 2019 · Voters on Tuesday chose Quinton Lucas over fellow City Council member Jolie Justus in a mayoral runoff, according to unofficial results that showed him with a commanding lead. Lucas will assume office in August, replacing Sly James, another black mayor who served two four-year terms.