Jackson County, Missouri
Manny Abarca, IV serves as the Executive Director of the Fair Contracting Alliance-Kansas City, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving business conditions and fair contracting standards in the construction industry. In addition, Manny is a candidate for the Jackson County Legislature-District 1 and holds the position of Board Director and Treasurer for the Kansas City Public Schools. As a sustainability and political consultant, Manny collaborates with officials across various levels of government to promote sustainable practices and supports electoral campaigns. Previous experience includes serving as the Deputy District Director for U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, overseeing constituent casework and community engagement, and roles in the University of Kansas and Latino Civic Engagement Collaborative focused on recycling and civic initiatives. Manny's educational background includes ongoing doctoral studies in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, as well as master's and bachelor's degrees in Sustainability and Political Science, respectively.
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Jackson County, Missouri
Jackson County, Missouri is home to unique communities - each with its own personality, government officials and amenities. We are one of 114 counties in Missouri and are comprised of 18 cities and towns, which includes most of Kansas City, MO. The employees of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team sharing a common goal - serving the County's citizens. Jackson County is a great place to work and retire from. With competitive benefits and an employee pension plan, many employees stay with the county for 10+ years. Jackson County Parks + Rec is the third largest county parks system in America. It is home to fantastic beaches and lakes, with the finest public marinas in Missouri. We offer our residents and regional neighbors nearly 22,000 acres of premier outdoor enjoyment for "get-away-from-it-all" weekends and memorable vacations. Jackson County voters adopted a Charter in 1970 that created a new form of County government, one featuring three distinctive branches: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. Appointed directors lead the various administrative departments - Assessment, Collections, Recorder of Deeds, etc. Jackson County's elected officials include one County Executive, nine County Legislators, the County Prosecutor and the County Sheriff. Voters approved a revised Charter in August of 2010 to provide updates that included the County Ethics Code.