Brian Platt is the current City Manager of Kansas City, Missouri. He began his role as City Manager of Kansas City in December 2020. He previously worked as the City Manager for Jersey City, New Jersey.

Early career and education

Platt previously served as City Manager for Jersey City, New Jersey. He has served as Jersey City's first Chief Innovation Officer and established the City's Office of Innovation in 2015.^[1] His previous work experience includes management consulting with McKinsey & Company and serving as a kindergarten teacher with Teach for America. Mr. Platt earned his Master of Public Administration Degree at Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in philosophy at Emory University.^[2][3]

City manager of Kansas City

As City Manager for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, Brian Platt leads 4,500 employees delivering city services to Kansas City's 508,000 residents.^[4][5] Platt began his role as City Manager of Kansas City in December of 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic while delivering basic services with a shrinking budget.^[6][1]Created a 24-hour snow removal strategy that added plows for residential streets and increased salting.^[7]

Developed a new street maintenance plan that doubles funding for street resurfacing, uses improved technology, and holds contractors accountable when they dig into streets.^[8]

Launched the Vision Zero Campaign, with the goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2030 by improving high-risk intersections and adding 30 miles of protected bike lanes.^[9][10]

Building a more inclusive workplace by creating the Chief Equity Officer position, installing all-gender bathrooms, negotiating a new KCFD union contract that works to end past discriminatory practices, and investing in staff training, recruitment, and development.^[11][12][13]

A plan to build the largest city-owned solar farm in the country has advanced and is projected to begin construction in 2024.^[14][15][16]

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