Editing North Kansas City, Missouri (section)

==Municipal government==
North Kansas City has a Mayor/Council/City Administrator form of government. Two council members are elected to two-year terms from each of the four wards. The mayor serves a four-year term. The current mayor, Jesse Smith beat former mayor Bryant DeLong in the April 08, 2025, election. <ref>https://www.kshb.com/sports/new-north-kansas-city-mayor-no-conversations-with-royals-deal-would-have-to-be-home-run-for-city</ref>

Steve Fuller currently sits as Judge.

===City services===
The Fire Department has approximately 65 FIRE/EMS personnel occupying two stations. The police department has 41 sworn police officers and approximately 10 civilian personnel.  North Kansas City has its own hospital, library and park system. Macken Park is an approximate {{convert|60|acre|m2|adj=on}} park with a walking trail, running track, picnic shelters, playgrounds, lighted tennis and handball courts, baseball fields, soccer fields and basketball courts. Dagg Park, located east of City Hall features picnic tables, children's playground, spray park, and fountain. The North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department offers an extensive list of programs and activities year-round. The city cooperates with local merchants in providing area residents and workers with entertainment events like Northtown's Noontime Friday in the Park concerts, parades and special displays.