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Jenay Manley Talks City Council Campaign & the Future of Housing

Jenay Manley Talks City Council Campaign & the Future of Housing

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In the latest episode of "The Kansas City Defender" podcast, host Ryan Sorrell sits down with Jenay Manley, a Housing Justice community organizer and candidate for city council in Kansas City. Jenay talks about her upbringing in poverty, raised by a single mother, and how that inspired her to get involved in the fight for housing justice. She emphasizes that housing is a fundamental human right that affects every other aspect of our lives. As a mother of two children, Jenay explains how her own experiences as a mother with housing insecurity and facing discrimination in the rental market forced her to become an organizer and advocate for her community. She also discusses her vision for participatory governance, where community members have a say in the decisions that affect their lives. Jenay delves into her campaign for city council and the changes she hopes to bring about. She emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability, and stresses the importance of building power with the people. Overall, the episode is an inspiring and informative conversation about the crucial role of housing justice in creating a more equitable and just society, and the power of participatory governance to make that vision a reality.
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