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Phyllis Hernandez

Democratic · Missouri · 2026

Running for 3rd District County Legislator, Missouri

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Prioritizes mental health services for the homeless population and youth substance abuse, per The Beacon: Kansas City questionnaire
  • Proposes a task force on property tax fairness and a cap on yearly tax increases, per The Beacon: Kansas City questionnaire
  • Advocates conflict-resolution and mentorship programs to address violent crime, per The Beacon: Kansas City questionnaire
Biography

Phyllis Hernandez is the executive director of Sala de Arte, an art gallery she founded in 2021 in Historic Northeast Kansas City, and has served on Kansas City's Small Business Task Force and boards including the Sheffield Neighborhood Association and Guadalupe Center Charter Schools, per The Beacon: Kansas City. She previously worked as a legislative assistant for Missouri state representatives and as a supervisor at the Kansas City Public Library. She is the Democratic candidate for Jackson County's 3rd District Legislature seat. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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