Melesa Johnson, Jackson County

Melesa Johnson becomes first Black woman to be elected as Jackson County prosecutor
Melesa Johnson is Mayor Quinton Lucas’ director of public safety. During her campaign, she emphasized that deep-seated problems cannot be addressed solely through arrests.
Melesa Johnson becomes Jackson County’s next prosecutor
Democratic nominee Melesa Johnson will be the next Jackson County Prosecutor. On Tuesday, Johnson won the election with, according to unofficial Jackson County results. The race was between Johnson and Republican Tracey Chappell.
Melesa Johnson Earns Historic Win As Jackson County Prosecutor
Melesa Johnson is the first Black woman to hold that office. Johnson, a Democrat, defeated Republican Tracey Chappell by a wide margin. She replaces Jean Peters Baker, who was appointed to the job in 2011.
Melesa Johnson Becomes 1st Black Woman Elected As Jackson County Prosecutor
Democrat Melesa Johnson was elected as Jackson County prosecutor, making her the first Black woman to hold that office, per KSHB. Johnson defeated Republican Tracey Chappell in the race for Jackson County prosecutor by a large margin.
Melesa Johnson elected Jackson County's first Black female prosecutor
Johnson, a Democrat, beat Tracey Chappell, a Republican, in the heavily Democratic county. The race was heated in its last days as the two candidates debated how to handle a spike in property crimes.
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'It's honestly surreal': Melesa Johnson makes history as 1st Black woman elected Jackson County prosecutor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Voters made a historic choice Tuesday night with the election of Melesa Johnson as Jackson County ...
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Melesa Johnson declares victory in race for Jackson County Prosecutor
The theatre community, FOX4 spoke with Wednesday, is thankful the city has provided them the space and the many opportunities ...
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First Jackson County African American female prosecutor emphasizes her deep KC roots | Opinion
Jackson County elects Melesa Johnson, who promises to prioritize community safety. It’s a welcome change. Facebook/Melesa Johnson For Jackson County Prosecutor It was hardly a secret that ...
Small businesses in Jackson County look to new prosecutor to lower property crime
Johnson’s first term comes at a time when violent and property crimes are at all-time highs, especially in Kansas City.