Jermaine Reed
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 | |
| Alma mater | 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
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
Kansas City Council (2011–2019)
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
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
2011 City Council election
General
| 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
Primary
| 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
| 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
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
- 2025 Alvin Brooks Award from the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission at its 76th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon[17]
References
- 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.