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Vol. 2, Issue 2 February 2017
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Leadership that Supports our Community
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On February 7, I had the privilege to speak at the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chairman’s luncheon on the theme of “Building a Regional Workforce for the Future through Diversity and Inclusion”. Mayor Jeff Longwell and Chamber Chairman Scott Schwindaman were also speakers. A panel discussion followed that also included Junetta Everett from Delta Dental and Dr. Kim Krull from Butler Community College. As always, the event was well attended by Chamber members and community business representatives. Our regional community is blessed to have such strong leadership from business, manufacturing, health services, education and small business. As a County Commissioner, I am proud to work and partner with leadership that has created a regional confluence of energy, investment and purpose that results in a great place to call home.
Dave
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Oath of Office Ceremony Kicks Off New Year
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Sunday afternoon, January 8, Commissioner Michael O’Donnell, II (District 2) and Commissioner David Dennis (District 3) were sworn in to serve as commissioners during the Oath of Office Ceremony. Sedgwick County Clerk Kelly Arnold, Treasurer Linda Kizzire, Register of Deeds Tonya Buckingham, and Sheriff Jeff Easter were also sworn in during this ceremony.
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Commission Selects New Chairman
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Wednesday, January 11, the Board of County Commissioners selected Commissioner Dave Unruh (District 1) to represent the Board as Chairman and Commissioner Michael O’Donnell, II (District 2) to serve as Chair Pro Tem. They will serve in these capacities for one year.
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Chisholm Trail Celebrates 150 Years
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Commissioners recognized a proclamation earlier this year honoring the Chisolm Trail and its contribution to the development of the Sedgwick County region, the State, and the American West. Volunteers who received the proclamation shared their passion for the trail and wore period appropriate attire during the meeting. For more information about celebrations and history of the Chisolm Trail, click
here.
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Commissioners Recognize School Choice Week
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National School Choice Week celebrates the diversity in school choices available to parents. Sedgwick County has a number of public, magnet, charter, and nonpublic schools that offer exceptional educational opportunities for parents and students. School Choice Week was January 22 to 28, 2017. The Board of County Commissioners recognized this through a proclamation on January 18. Pastor Wade Moore, Jr. of Wichita Urban Preparatory Academy accepted the proclamation.
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February is American Heart Month; be sure to follow Sedgwick County on Facebook and Twitter for heart healthy tips throughout the month. EMS is sporting red lapel pins to celebrate. Employees celebrated National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 3.
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Construction Continues on Kellogg
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The interchange project at Kellogg and I-235 is moving towards its proposed completion in summer 2019. The southbound I-235 ramp to westbound US-54 is still closed as two bridges are under construction over the Wichita – Valley Center Floodway. That ramp is expected to open in late summer 2017. More details on the Red Project (phase one) can be found
here.
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Offices Closed for Presidents' Day
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Sedgwick County offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Emergency services will be available by dialing 9-1-1.
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Contact Public Information Officer:
Kate Flavin, 316-660-9370
525 N. Main, Ste 343, Wichita, KS 67203
Contact Corporate Communications Manager:
Keturah Austin, 316-660-9370
525 N. Main, Ste 343, Wichita, KS 67203
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