Lifelong Kansas City resident, small business owner, and Northland advocate Pete Caster is running for Kansas City Council District 1.
Pete is running with a focus centered on public safety, responsible budgeting, infrastructure improvements, and restoring accountability in local government.
Caster says his decision to run came from watching rising crime, worsening road conditions, increasing taxes, and growing frustration among residents who feel disconnected from city leadership.
“I’ve watched crime and drug use increase while a lack of prosecution has started to normalize these behaviors in our community,” said Caster. “The current system isn’t working. Families and small business owners deserve safe neighborhoods, maintained streets, and leadership that treats taxpayer dollars with respect.”
Caster also points to recent city budget discussions as evidence of significant waste in current spending practices.
“If more than $50 million can be cut from the budget in just a few weeks, then there’s clearly room for better stewardship year-round,” Caster said. “Kansas City residents work hard for their money, and the city government should operate with the same level of responsibility.”
