Kevin Grover

Kevin Grover was born in Kansas City, Missouri.

He earned a high school diploma from Blue Springs High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 1991, and a graduate degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1999. His career experience includes working as an education administrator.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

With the passion and commitment of a career educator and lifelong resident of Eastern Jackson County, I am running for the Missouri House of Representatives District 30. My experience as a teacher and school administrator honed skills of active listening and collaboration positioning me to serve in the best interest of the community. Seeking the well-being of all neighbors and friends, I look forward to conversations that will help me best represent this district.

I retired from the education field in July of 2023 following thirty-one years as a teacher and administrator. Following seven years as a high school science teacher and coach I served as a secondary school administrator for twenty-four years. During this time, I engaged with students, teachers, parents, and community members to create the best possible learning experience for students.

Raised in a home by a Ford Claycomo assembly plant line worker, UAW Local 249, and a mother who worked in the health care industry, I saw first-hand the importance of hard work, dedication, and sacrifices to raise a family. My wife, Janné, and I have three children with two still in college. We are active members in our community and church where I have served as our congregation’s financial officer and currently as one of the co-pastors.

Serving others for the well-being of all grounds who I am and why I am running in this election. I look forward to earning your vote.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Education is a top priority for me as a retired educator of 31 years. Ensuring that the foundation formula is fully funded to provide appropriate funding to schools as well as keeping public dollars in public schools will be specific areas of attention.

I will support universal early childhood education, because investing in our kids from an early age is the best way for us to invest in our future. I will also support investment in higher education and workforce training, to ensure all Missourians have the opportunity to gain the skills to compete in our economy.Access to quality health care, including a women's right to work in partnership with their doctor to determine the best course of action for their needs, up to and including abortion.

The Republican-led House has left millions of federal dollars on the table meant for expanding health care access to Missourians. Their inaction means less healthy communities, higher premiums for those with coverage, and the loss of hospitals, especially in rural areas.

As your state representative, I’ll support common sense measures like expanding Medicaid, so no Missourian is forced to choose between a decent job and keeping their health care.A strong economy is founded on quality jobs. Growing up in a UAW Local 249 (Ford Claycomo plant) house I saw first-hand the importance of hard work, dedication, and sacrifices to raise a family.

I’ll work for those who truly build up our economy—our workers—for the wages, benefits, and protections they deserve. I’ll support investments in educational opportunities to support a 21st century workforce. As well as policies that support local businesses who provide good jobs in our state and keep our economy growing. And I’ll work to bring new businesses here that want to capitalize on our skilled Missouri workforce and quality of life. But I’ll always put workers’ interests before the special interests of large corporations.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, healthcare and jobs/economy are all areas I am passionate about as I feel they provide the basis for a healthy community. I also feel strongly about our community members feeling safe in their daily lives which encompasses a number of topics.

I will support our law enforcement officers in their difficult jobs, while also demanding accountability when they overreach. I will support tough sentences for violent criminals, while also seeking ways to reduce our prison population and reintegrate folks into society after they have served their time. I’ll also support drug treatment courts and diversion programs that find alternative ways to punish and rehabilitate non-violent criminals without simply throwing them in prison.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

As a former school administrator and co-pastor at my congregation I know from first hand experience the importance of communicating with those you represent. Listening to the experiences of others and what they think will help them as well as constructive feedback are critical to your success as a leader. Being approachable, accessible and attentive are characteristics that allow honest communication to occur. I feel I have these characteristics that will enable the residents of House District 30 to share their stories so I can work on their behalf.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

MO AFL-CIO

Greater KC AFL-CIO

Greater KC IAFF Local 42

Greater KC Building & Construction Trades Council

MSTA

MNEA

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Faith in government and the political process is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy. As your state rep, I’ll fight to shine a light on those who conceal their donors and influence our politics with dark money.

Over the years, Republicans have eroded the barrier between special interests and politics. In 2018, Missourians overwhelmingly voted in favor of Amendment 1, known as CLEAN MO. It capped contributions and limited the way money could move in and out of campaign coffers.

Special interests have continued to find loopholes around these laws, pushing ‘dark money’ further into the political process. At the same time, Republicans are advocating for the repeal of Amendment 2.