<p>Fundraiser Supporting Kelly Thompson for Jackson County</p>

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<h2>Thank you for your RSVP.</h2><p>We look forward to seeing you on May 7th! There will be light bites and beverages for you to enjoy. </p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Details</strong></span><br>Date: May 7th<br>Time: 6:30-8:00 PM<br>Address: 629 West 58th Street, Kansas City, MO 64113</p><p>To contribute online, visit our <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kelly-thompson-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ActBlue donation page</a>. <br><br>Checks can be me made out to: <br>Committee to Elect Kelly Thompson for Jackson County<br>PO Box 5856<br>Kansas City, Missouri 64171</p>

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<h2>Phase 2: Invitations</h2><p><strong>Lead with personal connection.</strong><br>Invites alone don’t fill a room—conversations do. The most effective approach is a quick phone call or personal text, followed by an email with the details. People are far more likely to say yes when they feel personally invited.</p><p><strong>Every “no” is still an opportunity.</strong><br>If someone can’t attend, that doesn’t mean they can’t support. Let them know they’re still part of this effort and invite them to contribute in lieu of attending. Many people are glad to help—they just need to be asked.</p>

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<p><strong>Kelly Thompson grew up in a home filled with love, laughter, and a rich blend of Polish and Mexican traditions. Raised by her mother, she learned early on the fragility of opportunity and the power of perseverance. Those experiences instilled in her a deep commitment to equity, hard work, and helping others — a commitment that continues to fuel her public service today.</strong></p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">After graduating from the University of Missouri - Columbia, Kelly’s career began in Washington, D.C. where she spent a decade working as a journalist and television producer covering environmental and energy policy on Capitol Hill. There, she developed a knack for bringing clarity to complexity and connecting people to the systems shaping their communities, professions, and lives. At E&amp;E News, she launched the first online video unit credentialed in the Congressional Press Corps, pioneering digital storytelling at a pivotal moment in news media.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">After moving back to Kansas City in 2008, Kelly earned a Master’s degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City, and has spent the last 10 years leading innovation, strategy, and delivery for organizations focused on education, community development, climate resilience, and technology. She excels at aligning diverse stakeholders, empowering teams to experiment and grow, and creating conditions for people to thrive, always focused on turning ambitious goals into real, measurable outcomes.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Her most rewarding role, however, has been motherhood. As a solo parent to two incredible daughters, Kelly is building a home rooted in connection, love, and resilience—the same values she champions in her public leadership.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Kelly’s career and personal experience uniquely position her to serve Jackson County. She envisions a county where public health, economic opportunity, education, and climate resilience are prioritized; where communities feel heard and supported; and where every child can flourish in vibrant, safe communities.</strong></span></p><span class="image image-framed image-right image-tilt-left" style="width: 40%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/e343524a-b2c9-4f54-b2d9-a3b76b04567f/0ffc8cb2-a8d1-4877-96aa-ab7d9df08c99/0ffc8cb2-a8d1-4877-96aa-ab7d9df08c99.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1552%2C1158&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">She believes the county deserves thoughtful, visionary governance that listens, solves problems, and delivers results for all residents, not just the well-connected.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">If you believe in leadership rooted in empathy, systems thinking, and action, Kelly Thompson invites you to join her in building a stronger, more resilient Jackson County together.</strong></span></p>

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<h2>Phase 3: Event Setup</h2><p><strong>The Sign-In Table</strong><br>Set up a sign-in table at the entrance—this is the anchor of your event. Every guest should check in as they arrive. This isn’t just helpful, it's also required for campaign finance reporting.</p><p><strong>Make it welcoming and clear.</strong><br>Have a volunteer at the table to greet guests, guide them through sign-in, and help with contributions. </p><p><strong>Make giving easy and visible.</strong><br>Have multiple ways for people to contribute:</p><ul><li><p>Collect checks at the table</p></li><li><p>Help guests donate by card on their phones</p></li><li><p>Display QR codes clearly so people can give quickly and easily</p></li></ul>

<h2>Stronger Together: Strength Series</h2><p>Community workout and fundraiser series begins April 4th in Midtown.</p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Donating your valued time helps us connect with neighbors, host community conversations, and share information with voters across Jackson County’s 1st District.</span></p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-bg0-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-bg0-text)">“I believe our government should work for people with clarity, purpose, and accountability. Our leaders should be grounded in service to the community, focused on building systems that truly support all of us. Our community deserves better and together we can change it.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-bg0-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-bg0-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-bg0-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-bg0-text)">Let's rebuild value together</strong>."</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-bg0-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-bg0-text)"><em>- Kelly</em></span></p>

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<h2>Phase 4: The Event</h2><p><strong>Give people time to connect (20–30 minutes)</strong><br>As guests arrive, let the room settle naturally. People grab a drink, catch up, and ease into the space. This time matters as it builds comfort and connection before the program begins.</p><p><strong>Host Welcome (2 minutes)</strong><br>Bring everyone together and keep it short.<br>Share a quick thank you for being there and, most importantly, why you personally support this campaign. </p><p><strong>The Candidate (5–10 minutes)</strong><br>The candidate will speak to their vision, what’s at stake, and why this moment matters—followed by a few questions from the group. This is the heart of the event, a chance for people to hear directly and engage.</p><p><strong>The Ask</strong></p><p>After Q&amp;A, someone—either you as the host or someone from the hosting committee—should close with a straightforward ask. </p><ul><li><p>Thank everyone for being there</p></li><li><p>Remind them why this race matters</p></li><li><p>Ask those who haven’t yet contributed to do so before they leave</p></li></ul><p>Often, this is most powerful coming from the host. Your voice carries trust in the room, and a clear, confident ask makes it easy for others to step in and support.</p>

<h2>Event Hosting Guide</h2><p style="text-align: left;">These gatherings are one of the most meaningful ways to connect people to this work—bringing neighbors, friends, and community together to hear directly from the candidate and invest in what we’re building.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Hosting doesn’t have to be complicated. This guide walks you through the process in four simple phases, so you can focus on what matters most: creating a welcoming space and helping move this campaign forward.</p>

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<h2>Phase 1: The Basics</h2><p><strong>Keep it simple.</strong><br>There’s no need to overproduce. Light snacks and drinks are more than enough. People are there to connect, ask questions, and support the campaign—not attend a catered event. Every dollar saved is a dollar that goes back into the work.<br></p><p><strong>Create a space that feels personal.</strong><br>Your home—whether it’s a living room, backyard, or shared space—is ideal. Smaller, more intimate settings create the kind of environment where people feel comfortable engaging, asking questions, and connecting to the campaign in a real way.</p>

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<p>If you’re not sure what the county legislature does, you’re not alone.&nbsp;</p><p>County government matters. It shapes nearly everything about daily life: how taxes are assessed, how parks are maintained, and how public services are funded. It should also ensure accountability and stability, making sure public money truly serves the public.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m running to restore transparency and trust, rebuild accountability, and make county government work to better the lives of the people who live here.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-bg1-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-bg1-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-bg1-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-bg1-text-accent-secondary);">“Our leaders should be grounded in service to the community, focused on building systems that truly support all of us, and work for people with clarity, purpose, and accountability. Our community deserves better and together we can change it."</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-bg1-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-bg1-text-accent-secondary);"><em>- Kelly</em></span></p>

<h1><p><span style="color: var(--color-bg1-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-bg1-text);">Restore Trust.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-bg1-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-bg1-text);">Strengthen Public Service.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-bg1-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-bg1-text);">Rebuild Value TOGETHER.</span></p></h1>

<p><strong>I'm interested to hear from you. I'd love to find time to connect and learn what you care about. </strong></p><p>What works well in county government? What doesn't? Do we even find our county government valuable right now? Reach out! I'd love to hear more.</p><p>Feel free to submit the form or send an email to:</p><small><p><a href="mailto:team@kellythompsonforjacksoncounty.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">team@kellythompsonforjacksoncounty.com</a></p></small>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">A</span>s the first in her family to attend college, Kelly knows firsthand that education can change lives. Opportunity should never be limited by the circumstances you’re born into, your access to money, or where you come from.</p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Kelly Thompson grew up in a home filled with love, laughter, </strong></span>and a rich blend of Polish and Mexican traditions. <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Raised by her mother, she learned early on the fragility of opportunity and the power of perseverance.</span></p><p>Those experiences instilled in her a deep commitment to equity, hard work, and helping others — a commitment that continues to fuel her public service today.</p>

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<p>Join us as we kick-off the Stronger Together community workout series supporting Kelly Thompson for Jackson County's 1st District.</p><p>This is an inclusive, cardio-based workout designed for all levels and led by fitness instructor and community health advocate, Teela Maxwell.</p><p>Move, connect, and support a campaign focused on building stronger systems and stronger communities.</p><p>Bring comfortable workout clothes, water, and a friend (or two)!</p><p></p>

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<p>Join us as for the Stronger Together community workout series in Waldo supporting Kelly Thompson for Jackson County's 1st District.</p><p>This is an inclusive, cardio-based workout designed for all levels and led by fitness instructor, Elisha Orama.</p><p>Move, connect, and support a campaign focused on building stronger systems and stronger communities.</p><p>Bring comfortable workout clothes, water, and a friend (or two)!</p>

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<p>An inclusive, cardio-based workout designed for all levels and led by fitness instructor, Elisha Orama. Move, connect, and support a campaign focused on building stronger systems and stronger communities.</p>

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<p>Please join hosts Karen Moore, Allyson Hile, and ?? in some delicious Mediterranean food/bar prepared by Anne Clark-Rousis and drinks.</p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Please join hosts Jon Hile, Sara Beth Burton, &amp; Martha and John Franke in supporting the campaign to elect Kelly Thompson for Jackson County's 1st District in the Democratic primary on August 4th.</span><br></p>

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