Lisa Rodriguez
Lisa Rodriguez is an Community Engagement intern.
Lisa graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas in 2010 with a degree in Convergent Journalism, with emphasis in television broadcast, and a minor in Spanish.
Lisa's favorite thing to do in Kansas City is see live entertainment, be it a sporting event, dance performance, play, or concert. She also enjoys reading, experimenting in the kitchen, and going out to eat.
Lisa currently works as a server, bartender and singer at Le Fou Frog, a French bistro near the River Market.
She was born in Santiago, Chile, and mostly grew up in Kansas City.
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An ordinance introduced by Mayor Quinton Lucas would force some taxpayer-funded organizations to pay employees at least $15 an hour by 2022. -
Research shows that Kansas City's lowest-income neighborhoods are nearly 10 times more likely to be located near a tobacco retailer than its highest-income ones and that flavored products are disproportionately marketed to Black communities. -
The vote, which fell largely along racial lines, comes after a 13-month hiring process, capped off by a bumpy final week. -
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says he's confident the council will vote to approve Brian Platt of Jersey City, New Jersey as the next city manager. -
The story, which has since been taken down, said Jersey City city manager Brian Platt had been offered — and accepted — the top job in Kansas City. -
The board abruptly went into closed session after some clergy members called for a vote on Smith’s termination. Civil rights groups have been calling for Smith’s termination since his handling of protests against police brutality in June. -
Despite a distinct fundraising disadvantage and a lack of statewide name recognition, the former Kansas City Council member has been active on the campaign trail, participating in hundreds of virtual events to level the playing field. -
Deja Stallings says her unborn daughter is the latest victim of police brutality. Both the Kansas City Police Department and the Jackson County Prosecutor’s office say they’re reviewing the incident. -
Lucas’ comments set up a showdown with organizers, who vow to remain camped at City Hall until Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith is fired and the police department’s budget is cut by 50%.
