District I Newsletter
from the
Office of Community Services
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City Announcements & Activities
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City Hires Housing Director
C
ity Manager Robert Layton on Thursday announced John E. Hall as the new director of Housing and Community Services, a department that provides housing and related social services to residents who are eligible for assistance under federal guidelines.
Hall has 15 years of experience in housing and community services with governmental organizations where he has effectively used resources to produce 1,400 units of housing, develop commercial real estate, and revitalize low-to-moderate income census tracts. He currently serves as deputy director of the Office of Asset Management and Portfolio Oversight for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Washington, D.C., providing program administration for federally insured and assisted projects.
As head of the City's Housing department, Hall will oversee 81 employees and a nearly $24 million budget. The Housing department supports community goals related to affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, self-sufficiency initiatives, and other social services. It uses federal funds to provide direct services and to contract with community service providers. Specifically, the department assists eligible residents with rental assistance vouchers, exterior rehabilitation grants and loans, and free paint assistance among other services. It also provides clean and safe housing to the chronically homeless. Hall succeeds Mary Kay Vaughn who retired in October. Since then, Mark Manning, the City's Budget Director, has been serving as interim
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Neighborhood Clean-up Program
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It's time to submit applications for the 2016 Neighborhood Clean-up program. If you have never applied before, all of the information is included in the application packet.
Questions?
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Citizen Police Academy taking applications
Applications are being accepted for the academy that will run from
February 22 to May 16, 2016
The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is a 13-week program designed to provide a working knowledge and background of the Wichita Police Department and Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, and to foster a closer relationship between the agencies and the community. It provides an avenue for community involvement and provides firsthand experience of policing.
The Academy provides an opportunity for citizens to learn more about local law enforcement, ask questions, and gain a more thorough understanding of the inner workings of the Wichita Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office. The Academy is also a means for participants and police personnel to share information and ideas about the police profession. The Academy provides for improved community/police relationships, enhanced cooperation, and reduced stereotyping.
Persons interested in attending a Citizen Police Academy must live, work, or attend school within Sedgwick County. Persons must be at least 20 years of age, have no prior felony convictions and no outstanding warrants. Applicants must provide two personal references.
The Citizen Police Academy is held at the Wichita - Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center, 2235 W. 37th St. N. There is no cost to attend the Citizen Police Academy. Click here
to fill out an application , or call 660-3810 for more information.
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Tour de Wichita
January 4 - March 18
Please see the attached flyers for the Wichita Public Library's Adult Winter Reading Program. Find out how you can win prizes.
Click here
for more information.
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Wichita Participates in
National Citizen Survey
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City of Wichita officials said today they are seeking feedback from residents about service delivery and community priorities as part of the National Citizen Survey.
During his regularly scheduled media briefing Thursday morning at City Hall, Mayor Longwell said next week 1,400 randomly selected households will receive questionnaires that ask residents to rate a variety of local government services, such as snow removal, utility billing, parks, and fire services. Additionally, residents are asked more general questions regarding the quality of life in Wichita as well as community priorities. Results are compared to prior Wichita surveys as well as peer communities in the region. The 2016 questionnaire marks the fifth time the City has participated in the national survey.
"This is a very efficient way to measure citizen opinion," Longwell said. "Please keep in mind that this survey is one of the many ways the City is regularly reaching out to residents for their feedback. Some of the other examples include topical surveys, social media, town halls, DABs, Council meetings, workshops, and advisory boards. It's important to us that we make the effort to reach residents where they live."
Administered by National Research Center, Inc., the National Citizen Survey was designed based on the experience of hundreds of local governments. It is the only citizen survey tool endorsed by the International City/County Management Association and the National League of Cities. Scientific sampling and weighting of the responses in each city ensure accurate and reliable results. Since its 2001 inception, the survey has been administered to 350 cities and counties. Wichita participated in the survey in 2006, 2010, 2012, and 2014. Residents may provide feedback regarding budget development by emailing budgetquestions@wichita.gov
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WICHITA INDEPENDENT NEIGHBORHOODS, INC. EVENTS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER MEETING:
Date: Monday, January 11, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 5002 E. Douglas Avenue
Cost: $20.00/Advance and $25.00/Door
Call: 316-260-8000 for tickets
The event includes a dinner, awards ceremony, election of officers, and silent auction.
Speaker is from the US CENSUS BUREAU.
PUBLIC PRESENTATION:
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
6:00 p.m. to 7:0 p.m.
Please join Ms. Ortega for her public presentation Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Downtown Wichita Public Library Auditorium from
6 - 7 pm. Her talk, "Discovering Your Neighborhood" will showcase how our City's neighborhoods compare with others across the region.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Information
Friday, January 15th
6:00 pm: "A Birthday Celebration for a King" Calvary Baptist Church 2653 N. Hillside
Saturday, January 16th
7:00 am: Pancake Breakfast at Christian Faith Center
10:00 am: Community Wide MLK Parade (Starting at Christian Faith Centre 1130 S Broadway to Chester L. Lewis Reflection Park)
6:00 pm: MLK Celebration @ Chapel Hill UMC 1550 N. Chapel Hill (Near East 13th St. Warren Theater)
Monday, January 18th
Noon: MLK Celebration @ Wichita State University's Metropolitan Complex 5015 E. 29th St.
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Are you signed up for Healthcare?
Who: The uninsured
What: Affordable Healthcare Act, Market Place Healthcare Insurance, Healthcare Navigators, Healthcare.gov
When: You must sign up by the 15th in order to have coverage by the start of the coming month. When Open Enrollment ends, or after January 31, 2016, the "Special Enrollment Period" kicks-in.
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KANSEL Construction Training Program
Information Sessions on
Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. and Jan. 13 at 10 a.m.
KANSEL has a great workforce training opportunity for adults interested in a career in construction. This free program prepares students for entry level construction work. They are trained in power & hand tools, construction math, blueprint reading, and receive OSHA, physical fitness, and life management skills instruction. Students who complete the course have an opportunity to interview with local construction companies. Both men and women are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, and be legally employable in the U.S. The next class begins on January 25th and interested individuals should attend an information session on Monday, 1/11/16, at 2 pm or Wednesday, 1/13/16, at 10 am, at KANSEL, 2212 E. Central Ave.
Call 263-9620 for more information. This program is FREE.
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Stay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines by reading our daily News Releases
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Updates from District I &
Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
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District I Advisory Board, Breakfast and Neighborhood Association Information
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The District I Advisory Board meets on the 1st Monday of the month at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC), 2755 E. 19th St. N., Wichita, KS 67214. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
The District I Breakfast is held on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Atwater NRC, 2755 E. 19th St. N. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m.
For the 2016 meeting schedule, click
here
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Like us on Facebook: Atwater
Neighborhood Resource Center
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Resume building, resume reviews, job search tools and 1-on-1 assistance is available at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center on Thursdays from 9:30 am to Noon. Please call 303-8016 for more information.
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Need help preparing or filing your taxes?
If your annual income was less than $52,000 in 2015
you can receive
FREE
filing services
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Contact Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
at
303-8016 to schedule an appointment.
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Street Light Out?
Click Here to report your findings to Westar Energy
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Click here to find up-to-date information regarding street maintenance in your area.
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Sites in District I & City of Wichita
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Have questions or concerns?
City of Wichita, Office of Community Services |
316-303-8016 |
2755 E. 19th St. N.
Wichita, KS 67214
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