Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes
8 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
Attending: Sam Alpert, Greg Davey, Connor Eubanks, Joey Flickner, Eric Floyd, Kenny Gorham, Mike Himes, Gordon Hitt, Todd Howerton, Chuck Martin, Daniel Roach, Tina Shonk-Little, Chris Stanton, Bob Jacobi.
•Thanks to Rosana Privitera-Biondo and Mark One Electric Co., Inc. for hosting.
•Discussion of the Nov. 3 election results. In Missouri there is no longer a supermajority for the GOP in either house, and both houses will have new leaders. In Kansas, there will be a new governor, new US Senator and the House no longer has a GOP supermajority. The Kansas House will also have a new speaker.
It is unclear if either state will take action on data centers. There may be moves to reopen KS SB 98 but it looks unlikely that changes could pass both houses. There is considerable mistrust of AI and its impact which translates to opposition to data centers, along with concerns on utility costs, water resources and other environmental factors.
Missouri is looking at a particularly challenging budget cycle. Tax cuts have reduced revenue and soon the pandemic resources from the federal government will be depleted while costs are increasing. Significant projects that have not already been funded are much less likely especially if they rely on the general fund.
A list of new elected officials in the KC region is below.
•The LMC/BOMA-KC Public Officials Reception was successful with about 200 attendees including elected officials and candidates from all levels, both states and both parties. Thanks to those who attended and sponsored.
•NICE thanks those who attended its annual luncheon. NICE has numerous upcoming activities: Dec. 14 Blue Valley School District program for girls interested in construction, 9 a.m. at Blue Valley Northwest High. Tradeswomen are invited to come and help the girls with projects. Dec. 15 Clinton, Mo., will hold a trades fair and all trades are invited to participate. March 4 is iBuild at the old American Royal with registration open online at http://www.nice-kc.org. March 10 is Young Women in Construction at Mark One; more than 100 are expected to participate. NICE has provided OSHA 10 training to 172 high school students and also doing CPR training for students. NICE now has its van available to take to schools and provide hands-on experiences for students. The coloring book for younger kids is available and more than 800 Construction Career handbooks have been distributed. The handbook will be updated early next year and apprenticeship programs will be asked for updated information and photos. NICE is also exploring ways to interact more with parents, both to help shape the students plans but also some parents may be open to opportunities.
•The Tradeswomen Build Nations conference will be in KC Oct. 22-24 and is considering parade routes. A committee will meet soon inviting all trades and contractors to participate in planning and hosting the conference.
•The city of Kansas City will hold sessions on its upcoming Small Business Construction program Nov. 18, 4-6 p.m., and Dec. 10 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Joanne Collins Training Room.
•Upcoming Events:(For details on these events, please contact the sponsoring group or LMC).
•KCMO Small Business Construction Mitigation Program meeting Nov. 18, 4-6 p.m. and Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-1 pm., Joanne Collins Training Room speakeasy.kcmo.gov
*Working Families Friend Holiday Party, Dec. 3, 3-7 p.m.
*Building Trades Holiday Party, Dec. 4, IBEW Local 124
•The Builders, a chapter of theAGC Holiday Party Dec. 10, The Abbott
*DBIA-MAR Holiday Party, Dec. 16 4:30-6:30 p.m., Milburn Country Club
*Missouri General Assembly session begins Jan. 6, 2027
*Kansas Legislature begins Jan. 11, 2027
*iBuild March 3, 2027, American Royal (West Bottoms)
*Midwest Construction Safety Conference March 4-5, Stoney Creek
*AGC National Construction Leadership Conference in KC Sept. 28-30
*NICE Annual Luncheon, Oct. 18, KC Convention Center
*Tradeswomen Build Nations in KC Oct. 22-24, 2027
•The next meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 10, 8 a.m., at Mark One. Gretchen Gagel, International Institute for Women in Construction, will present.
•M/S/C to adjourn at 9:15 a.m.
The mission of the Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City is to enhance collaboration by solidifying trust and communication between labor and management in the community
2026 Election KC Area Changes
Missouri
US House
Chris Stigall replaces Sam Graves
State Senate
Keri Ingle replaces Mike Cierpoit
Mike Jones replaces Tony Lutkemeyer (now Platte County Prosecutor)
State House
Tracey Steele replaces Mike Jones
John Elliott replaces Sean Pouche
Dan Kinate replaces Chris Brown
Susan Hoisington replaces Bill Allen
Jeff Spicer replies Mike Steinmeyer
Tedi Rowland replaces Aaron Crossley
Kevin Grover replaces Jon Patterson
Justin Geiser reales Ron Fowler
Michael Todd replaces Jeff Coleman
Michael Scott replaces Keri Ingle
Staci Czar replaces Michael Davis
County PresidingCommissioners/Executive
Jackson—Stacey Lake replaces Phil LeVota
Clay—Jennifer Justus replaces Jerry Nolte
Platte—Mary McKenna replaces Scott Fricker
Kansas
US Senate
Adam Hamilton replaces Roger Marshall
Statewide
Governor—Cindy Holscher replaces Laura Kelly
Lt. Governor—KC Ohaebosim replaces David Toland
Attorney General—Chris Mann replaces Kris Koback
Secretary of State—Pat Procter replaces Scott Schwab
Insurance Commissioner—Dan Hawkins replaces Vicki Schmidt
State House
Megan Phillips replaces Chris Croft
Sherry Glebler replaces Charlotte Esau
Allison Hougland replaces Laren Bohi
Sara Kiewit replaces Sean Tarwater (pending recount)
Bryan Mouber replaces Carl Turner
Amelia Wiederanders replaces Laura Williams
Emily Hane replaces Louis Ruiz
Emily Blanks replaces Carolyn Caiharr
Zach Maier repalces Angel Stiens
Kristin Schultz replaces Bill Sutton
Tim Lundberg replaces Robyn Essex
Brandon Holland replaces Adam Turk
Kelsey Stock replaces Mike Storm
