Bryant DeLong has been serving as the Mayor of North Kansas City since April 2021, following two successful terms on the City Council from 2017 to 2021. Bryant has dedicated significant effort to cultivating strong relationships within North Kansas City and the greater metropolitan area. His active participation in regional initiatives underscores his commitment to collaboration across communities.

During his tenure, Bryant has undertaken various roles, including:

• Police and Fire Pension Board Chairman

• Tim C. Crummett Family Charitable Fund Projects Committee Member

• Bike Master Plan Committee Member

• Chairman of the North Kansas City Destination Developers Community Improvement District

• Planning Commission Member

• Council Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Board (2017-2020)

• Mayor Pro Tem (2019-2020)

• Plus many other Ad-Hoc Committees

Beyond local commitments, Bryant has represented North Kansas City at various levels:

• Missouri Municipal League:

  • Board of Directors (2020-2024)

  • Resolutions Committee Member

  • Designated Certified Elected Official:

  • Budget Committee

  • Board of Directors Nominating Committee

• National League of Cities:

  • Transportation & Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy Committee (2018-2025)

  • First Tier Suburbs Council Member (2018-2025)

  • First Tier Suburbs Vice-Chair (2019-2020)

• Mid-America Regional Council (MARC):

  • Active Transportation Programming Committee Member

  • Total Transportation Programming Committee Member

Professionally, Bryant serves as a Middle Office Administrator at Commerce Trust Company. He holds an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Johnson County Community College and is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis.

Personally, Bryant enjoys family time with his wife, Anessa, and their two children, William and George. He enjoys watching his kids play soccer and basketball, and is an avid supporter of the North Kansas City Hornets.