Janice Witt's Legacy of Service and Justice | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Janice Witt, a beloved community pillar in Kansas City, Kansas, passed away at 59 after battling stress-related complications, leaving behind a legacy of relentless service and advocacy. Known for running the Reola Grant Center that fed thousands, she championed expanded public resources, police accountability—especially regarding former officer Roger Golubski—and lower taxes for low-income residents. A four-time mayoral candidate, she fought for a more transparent, equitable government, sharing her family’s painful experience with Golubski’s alleged abuse. Though her husband requested no…