About LISC Local Policy Efforts
Distressed urban core neighborhoods need public policies that help them rebuild   and become healthier places to live and work. Greater Kansas City LISC maintains an active public policy presence at the federal, state and local levels. 

Our approach is to build broad support for policies that create holistic change. We work closely with local residents and neighborhood groups to ensure that community needs are met.

Our goal is to bring substantial resources and awareness to housing, economic development, education and other critical issues.

Changing laws and regulations are often viewed as a difficult and daunting task.  However, by forming a coalition of individuals and organizations with a common purpose, significant progress can be made. 

So in 2006, Greater Kansas City LISC initiated the Northwest Missouri Policy Network and the Kansas State Policy Network. Both are comprised of regional organizations committed to effective community development and economic policy  to promote healthy communities. Based on the success of these regional networks, a local Kansas City Missouri Policy Network was formed in 2007.  Each network meets once a month to identify priority issues, invite legislators to speak, and organize collective efforts to influence policy. 

If you’re interested in becoming a member of a Policy Network,

contact Ashley Jones.