Kevin O'Keefe was recently published the May/June 2024 edition of the Missouri Municipal League's REVIEW magazine.

His article, titled "Roles and Responsibilities of Elected Officials" provides his unique take on the experience of elected officials in local government.

Here's a short excerpt:

"Serving your neighbors by holding elected municipal office can be an extremely rewarding experience. Those who make a real mark on their community, and take the most satisfaction from their service, tend to be those who best adapt to the collegial and collaborative environment local government requires. Those who are always trying to "win" against colleagues with whom they may disagree from time to time, micromanage city employees or city services, tend to be frustrated and burn out."