As a twenty-seven year Lee’s Summit resident, I am pleased to declare my candidacy for re-election to the Lee’s Summit 2nd District City Council seat. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to represent residents throughout the second district. As your City Council representative for the past four years, I have worked to find solutions to complex issues that face our community including infrastructure development, transportation, economic development and quality of life improvements.
I have received encouragement and support from a host of residents from throughout the 2nd District and indeed throughout the metropolitan area, who are familiar with my record of successful public service and whom I greatly respect and trust. I am excited about the opportunity to continue providing leadership on the City Counci, building on my years of public service to the community. My experience in public service includes many successful local, regional, state and national efforts in areas such as education, healthcare, economic development and the arts.
In recognition of my community leadership, I have received numerous civic honors including the 2006 City of Lee’s Summit Humanitarian of the Year, National Community Leadership Association Distinguished Leadership Award in 2007, and the Kansas City Tomorrow Alumni of the Year Award in 2006 – just to name a few.
I have lived in Lee’s Summit with my wife Carmen since 1984. We have two children, Heather Pelanne and Allan S. ‘Trey’ Gray III. A Campaign Committee of Lee’s Summit community leaders and citizens will provide assistance and leadership for my campaign. A citizen-driven comprehensive campaign strategy will be implemented to help me meet and connect with voters from throughout the district.
I am looking forward to spending time with the voters in the 2nd District to learn more about their concerns and hopes and to share my vision for our city.
