Jermaine Reed
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Jermaine Reed | |
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| Member of the Kansas City, Missouri City Council | |
| In office 2011–2019 | |
| Constituency | 3rd District |
| Member of the Metropolitan Community College Board of Trustees | |
| Assumed office June 12, 2020 | |
| Constituency | Subdistrict 2 |
| Personal details | |
| Education | University of Missouri (B.A., Political Science) University of Missouri–Kansas City (Executive M.P.A.) |
| Occupation | Public official |
Jermaine Reed is an American public official who served on the Kansas City, Missouri City Council, where he represented the city's 3rd District from 2011 to 2019.[1] Reed unsuccessfully ran for Mayor of Kansas City in 2019.
Early life and education
[edit]Reed grew up in Kansas City, Missouri.[2] Reed experienced homelessness as a teenager, later becoming involved in civic groups and student media.[3] Reed earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Missouri.[3]
Career
[edit]Kansas City Council (2011–2019)
[edit]In 2011, Reed was elected to represent the 3rd District on the Kansas City Council at age 25 and was described by KCUR as the youngest councilman to serve in elected office.[1][2][4] He was re-elected in 2015.[1]
Reed supported development initiatives.[5][6] After his election, Reed worked to attract full-service grocery stores to "food desert" neighborhoods. In 2014, an Aldi Süd grocery store was opened at 39th Street and Prospect Avenue, with Reed voicing approval.[7] Later, a Sun Fresh grocery opened at the Linwood Shopping Center.[8]
In 2017, Reed announced his candidacy for mayor of Kansas City in the 2019 election to succeed Mayor Sly James.[9][10]
Reed participated in the selection and approval process for the new Kansas City International Airport terminal as a member of the selection committee and later voted with the City Council to approve Edgemoor for the project.[11][12]
Metropolitan Community College Board of Trustees
[edit]Since 2020, Reed has served on the Metropolitan Community College Board of Trustees (Subdistrict 2).[1]
Reed was reelected to the Metropolitan Community College Board of Trustees for Subdistrict 2 in April 2026.[13]
Election results
[edit]2011 City Council election
[edit]General
[edit]| Candidate | Party | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Reed | Nonpartisan | 64.98% | 5,156 |
| Sharon Brooks | Nonpartisan | 35.02% | 2,779 |
| Total votes | 100.00% | 7,935 |
Source: Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners, Municipal General Election Official Results, March 22, 2011.[14]
2015 City Council election
[edit]Primary
[edit]| Candidate | Party | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Reed (incumbent) | Nonpartisan | 57.04% | 2,752 |
| Jamekia Kendrix | Nonpartisan | 17.45% | 842 |
| Rachel Riley | Nonpartisan | 11.09% | 535 |
| Bryan Dial | Nonpartisan | 7.52% | 363 |
| Shaheer Akhtab | Nonpartisan | 6.61% | 319 |
| Write-ins | — | 0.29% | 14 |
| Total votes | 100.00% | 4,825 |
Source: Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners, Past Election Results (see "April 7, 2015 — Municipal Primary & School Board Election").[15]
General
[edit]| Candidate | Party | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Reed (incumbent) | Nonpartisan | 72.05% | 3,701 |
| Jamekia Kendrix | Nonpartisan | 27.95% | 1,436 |
| Total votes | 100.00% | 5,137 |
Source: Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners, Past Election Results (see "June 23, 2015 — Municipal General Election").[15]
Education
[edit]Reed holds a degree in political science from the University of Missouri and an Executive Master of Public Administration from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.[16]
Awards
[edit]- 2025 Alvin Brooks Award from the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission at its 76th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon[17]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Jermaine Reed – Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
- 1 2 "City Councilman Jermaine Reed wants a day off from being Jermaine Reed". The Pitch KC. The Pitch. June 6, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
- 1 2 "Coffee with the Candidates: Jermaine Reed". KSHB-TV Kansas City. KSHB-TV. March 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
- ↑ Olson, Ryan (April 2, 2012). "City Councilman Jermaine Reed Reflects On First Year". KCUR. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Northeast Newscast Episode 44 – Conversation with 3rd District Councilman Jermaine Reed". Northeast News. Northeast News. February 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
- ↑ Collins, Leslie (October 15, 2018). "Proposed city resolution would give $900K to new innovation district". Kansas City Business Journal. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ Horsley, Lynn (February 2, 2014). "New grocery store at 39th and Prospect aims to be oasis in food desert". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Henneberger, Melinda (February 27, 2019). "KC mayoral candidate Jermaine Reed 'the chosen one' from a young age". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Greenstein, Melissa (May 21, 2017). "Councilman Jermaine Reed Announces Run for KC Mayor". KSHB 41 Action News. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Mayoral Candidates Talk Downtown: Councilman Jermaine Reed". Flatland KC. Flatland KC. March 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
- ↑ Zeff, Sam (August 14, 2017). "KCI Committee Reviews Proposals For A New Terminal". KCUR. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
- ↑ Rodriguez, Lisa (September 21, 2017). "Kansas City Council Approves Edgemoor For KCI Terminal Project". KCUR. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Reed reelected to Metropolitan Community College Board of Trustees". Metropolitan Community College. April 8, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Municipal General Election Official Results, March 22, 2011" (PDF). Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- 1 2 "Past Election Results". Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Jermaine Reed". University of Missouri Alumni Association. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Jermaine Reed Receives Alvin Brooks Award". The Community Voice. October 14, 2025. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
