Statement on Mayor Quinton Lucas’ Stay-at-home order

From: Joe Reardon, President & CEO, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; Tim Cowden, President & CEO, Kansas City Area Development Council; and Marc Hill, President, Civic Council of Greater Kansas City

“We at the KC Chamber, Kansas City Area Development Council, and Civic Council of Greater Kansas City support Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas’ decision to extend the city’s stay-at-home order until May 15. His action aligns with the recommendation made yesterday by the region’s public health directors that such orders be extended until that date."

“We encourage the rest of the region’s cities and counties to follow the health officials’ recommendation as well. Any decision must be based on the best scientific data we have available and a truly regional approach to stay-at-home orders is the best way to contain the spread of the virus and the deaths that would follow. Taking these precautions now will help prepare our region for a more effective economic recovery when the time is right. Our three organizations stand ready to work with our elected leaders, public health officials, and business leaders in the coming weeks to fully restore our economy.”