Kansas City Votes To Remove Martin Luther King's Name From Street

Kansas City residents voted to revert the name of a 10-mile thoroughfare from Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Blvd back to its original name, Paseo Blvd. The decision came less than a year after the initial renaming, with the group Save the Paseo leading the charge, citing the historical significance of the Paseo name. The community objected to the City Council's decision to bypass a rule requiring two-thirds resident approval for name changes. Mayor Quinton Lucas emphasized the importance of inclusive legislative processes and community consensus.

What was the original name of the thoroughfare before it was renamed for Doctor Martin Luther King Junior?

What was the outcome of the vote by Kansas City residents regarding the name change?

What group led the charge to put the name change measure on the ballot?

What was the main argument made by supporters of the Paseo name?

What did Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas emphasize about the legislative process?