“Flora, 36, is an attorney who was first elected to the council in 2017…Aside from Mission Gateway, Flora said she is focused on improving streets and parks, strengthening city engagement with residents, seeking redevelopment opportunities and helping small businesses thrive, as well as fostering an inclusive culture.”

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“Mission Gateway, Johnson Drive business turnover and the recently approved special sales tax for road improvements were all discussion points at the Shawnee Mission Post’s 2021 Mission mayoral forum.”

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Sollie Flora draws on her legal training to work through complicated issues as a city council member in Mission, Kansas. But as a Jew, her inspiration for public service also comes from the spirit of tikkun olam. “There is an influence of Judaism in the work that I’m doing,” she said, “that social justice tradition that I feel very strongly about and making sure that we really are welcoming and inclusive of everyone that wants to be part of our community.”

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“At this point, with the latest notice of default, the latest delays and lack of communication, it’s pretty clear to me now the developer can’t get it done,” said Councilwoman Sollie Flora, who is running for mayor this fall. “Ideally, I’d like to see the developer move on, sell the project and let us deal with someone who is committed to being a trustworthy partner.”

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“Flora, who was elected to her Ward 4 position in November 2017, said in a press release she would focus on citizen engagement, Mission’s streets and parks and fostering sustainable development.”

Read the full Shawnee Mission Post article by Juliana Garcia.