From: Richard Johnson <riskojohnson@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Sep 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Subject: Fwd: Kansas City Documenters are here, and we need your help
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
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From: "Stephanie Campbell, The Beacon" <hello@thebeacon.media>
Date: September 18, 2025 at 4:03:08 PM CDT
To: RISKOJOHNSON@gmail.com
Subject: Kansas City Documenters are here, and we need your help
Dear reader,
Every day, thousands of local government meetings happen with little public oversight, including right here in Kansas City. Important decisions are made that shape our lives yet often go unseen. That's why I am so excited to share the launch of Kansas City Documenters.
As part of City Bureau's national Documenters Network, we will be training and paying Kansas Citians to take fact-checked notes at public meetings. This people-powered record makes the government more accessible and accountable and ensures our neighbors have the information they need to fully engage in civic life.
Help us get Documenters off the ground. Make a gift of support now. The model works. Nationally, more than 5,000 Documenters have covered 10,000 meetings, sparking investigations, shaping local policies and even inspiring runs for office. Now we are bringing that same energy and possibility to Kansas City.
For The Beacon, Documenters are a natural extension of our mission. They will strengthen our newsroom's ability to cover important local stories, especially those that might otherwise fly under the radar. This helps us build a deeper, more inclusive record of civic life in our city.
This kind of people-powered journalism does not happen without your support. Today we are kicking off a fundraiser to keep Documenters on duty. Our goal is to raise $5,000 by September 22 and thanks to NewsMatch, every donation will be doubled up to $5,000.
Double Your Gift
Your gift keeps democracy visible, strengthens local journalism and ensures Kansas Citians stay engaged, equipped and informed.
With gratitude,
Stephanie Campbell
Beacon CEO
P.S. If monthly giving isn't right for you right now, a one-time donation of $10 still makes a big difference in helping us continue our reporting. Thank you!
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