Kansas City Hall at 414 E. 12th St., seen on Friday, March 31, 2023, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com Former Kansas City Manager Brian Platt’s closest aide during most of his four ...

In Kansas City, Kozakiewicz was who Platt often turned to for promoting his key initiatives and honing the city’s messaging. Among her passions was expanding the city’s composting program.