In the News

​September 23, 2024.  Dr. Patterson was a featured speaker at a town hall meeting about human and sex trafficking in Missouri.  The event was sponsored by Lee's Summit CARES.  Watch the KCTV5 new story by clicking here. 

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September 14, 2024.  Rep. Patterson is featured in the Lee's Summit Tribune about his potential next role as the speaker of the Missouri House.  Read the story here.

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September 11, 2024.  KMBC's Matt Evan's followed Rep. Patterson around the capitol for the day during the annual veto session.  Watch the story here.

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August 30, 2024.  Rep. Patterson attends the surprise ceremony at Bernard Campbel Elementary School to announce that Mrs. Susanne Mitko has been awarded a National C-Span Fellowship.  Read the Lee's Summit Tribune story here: https://lstribune.net/index.php/2024/08/30/bernard-campbell-teacher-selected-for-national-fellowship/​​

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August 20, 2024.  Rep. Patterson speaks with Betsy Webster of KCTV5 about having an elected Jackson County assessor.  "Every other county in this state has an elected assessor.  There's no reason Jackson County shouldn't."  See the news story here:  Elected assessor fight not over yet in Jackson County (kctv5.com)

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June 7, 2024.  Rep. Patterson speaks with Steve Kraske of KCUR about the previous session and other topics such as the Kansas City Chiefs staying in Missouri.  Listen to the interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hdO8LtaMPEFDf7wHnLmgD?si=Udj_VcEgTjOqvHhodvMCqA

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June 1, 2024.  City of Lee's Summit to receive state funding for new public safety operations center.  "This center will be a key piece of our community's emergency response capabilities and reflects our proactive approach to public safety," said Rep. Patterson.  See the Lee's Summit Tribune article here: https://lstribune.net/index.php/2024/06/01/city-of-lees-summit-receives-state-funding-for-new-public-safety-operations-center/

 

 

May 20, 2024.  Rep. Patterson speaks with Charlie Keegan of KSHB Channel 41 about the legislative session that concluded on May 17.  See the video here:  https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/initiative-petition-reform-fails-in-missouri-legislature-senior-property-tax-relief-passes


April 24, 2024.  Lawmakers reach agreement on stopping landfill in Raymore.  Rep. Patterson and other lawmakers have reached an agreement that would halt construction of a landfill in Raymore, with passage of House Bill 1751.  Read the story here in the Lee's Summit Tribune:  https://lstribune.net/index.php/2024/04/23/raymore-landfill-dispute-resolved-legislation-passed-to-prevent-landfill-near-lees-summit/


April 23, 20224.  Lawmakers reach deal on Raymore landfill.   Read the Kansas City Star article here:  https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287945225.html

 

Jan. 8, 2024.  "Should Jackson County Elect its Assessor?  Amid Outrage, Missouri Lawmakers Want a Change."  Click link to see Rep. Patterson's comments to Kansas City Star.  https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article283828703.html


Oct. 27, 2023.  Rep. Patterson speaks with Jason Rosenbaum of St. Louis NPR on the first ever Politically Speaking News Hour podcast.   Listen to the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/70e4NUWY8IIcU5yiWo1mNO?si=pQrRDiuFQC6-7KxN6ges7Q


Sept. 12, 2023.  Missouri House Republicans designate Rep. Jon Patterson of Lee's Summit to succeed Dean Plocher as Speaker of the House.  Read the story here: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-republicans-select-kansas-city-area-surgeon-to-be-next-speaker/article_67fc207a-50ca-11ee-924f-2f6b3ffc8102.html 


July 10, 2023.  Tokyo, Japan - Rep. Patterson joins Emily Manley of Fox 2 from Japan to discuss governor's trade mission.  See the video here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/i-70-improvement-project-part-of-parsons-business-talks-in-japan/