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    Melesa Johnson Makes History as First Black Woman Elected JaxCo Prosecutor

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    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Voters made a historic decision Tuesday night with the election of Melesa Johnson as Jackson County Prosecutor.

    Johnson is the first black woman to hold that position.

    Johnson, a Democrat, defeated Republican Tracey Chappell by a wide margin.

    He replaces Jean Peters Baker, who was appointed to the position in 2011.

    Peters Baker won the 2012 election and was re-elected in 2016 and 2020. She was the second woman to serve as Jackson County Prosecutor.

    Johnson, who worked as public safety director in KCMO, will take charge of the metro area’s largest prosecutor’s office.

    The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office is responsible for prosecuting felonies and misdemeanors in Jackson County, according to a statement on its website.

    The majority of cases prosecuted and tried by prosecutor’s attorneys are serious crimes.

    Johnson stated in her campaign literature that she was “committed to standing with those who need a voice and a solution. I stand with our elders, matriarchs and patriarchs who deserve security, with former justice-involved people fighting for a better future.” , and with all residents seeking a more peaceful Jackson County.”

    Johnson graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a minor in Law.

    He then graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law.

    Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas issued a statement congratulating Johnson.

    I am excited for my friend and colleague Melesa Johnson for her historic victory tonight in the race for Jackson County Prosecutor.

    During her time in my office, Attorney-Elect Johnson developed and managed violence interruption strategies that saved lives and brought peace to long-challenged Kansas City neighborhoods. She is well prepared to unite our police, our communities, our businesses and all of us in building a safer Kansas City.

    With his victory, we will begin a search starting tomorrow to find Kansas City’s next Public Safety Director. I hope that whoever follows her in office can continue her exceptional record of success.

    I will miss his presence at City Hall, but I look forward to continuing to work closely with Melesa to build on our progress and continue our journey toward a safer Kansas City for all.

    Quintón Lucas, mayor of KCMO

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