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MARC honors leaders at 14th Annual Regional Assembly
June 28, 2010
MARC presented its Regional Leadership Awards at its 14th Annual
Regional Assembly on Friday, June 25. The 2010 recipients
were:
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From left: Chief Kent Cantrell, John Rich, Steven C. Klika, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleave
- U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II: Now in his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Emanuel Cleaver II works tirelessly to improve the quality of life for residents not only in his district, but in the entire region. He has championed programs to create jobs and stimulate economic development and has been a strong voice for civility in Congress.
- Steven C. Klika: As chair of the Johnson County Transportation Council, Steve Klika is an energetic advocate for public transit, both in Johnson County and throughout the region. He has built relationships and guided investments that are helping to create a connected regional transit system and provide mobility options for the region’s residents.
- Mid America Assistance Coalition: For 25 years, the Mid America Assistance Coalition has coordinated services for low-income and homeless residents in the region. MAAC works with hundreds of social service agencies, using an effective case-management process and technology solutions to make a complex system as efficient and accessible as possible. The award was accepted by MAAC's Executive Director John Rich.
The awards honor community leaders who have
advanced a vision of a strong, healthy region, demonstrated commitment to
its growth, and encouraged others to support and work towards that vision.
The keynote speaker was Patrick Phillips, CEO of the Urban Land Institute.
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