Joel Reagan speaks with Keenan Cortez, Mayor of the City of Joplin. Cortez shares about his background, why he moved back to Joplin and why he got involved in city government. He talks about the community's economy and the city government's financial state. Road and infrastructure projects are another topic as is the outdoor recreation center. He explains why it is important to keep young people in Joplin. Cortez shares about the need for input from citizens. (http://www.joplinmo.org/)
Original airdate: 7/21/2024
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Joel joined EMF in 2010 and he covers U.S. central states including major markets Dallas-Fort Worth, Nashville, and Kansas City.
