July 2023

Construction updates: Meridian path is close

to completion

Walking along Meridian will soon be easier! A six-foot-wide, multi-use pathway from Grand Ave. to Chelsea St. is expected to be finished before school starts in mid-August.

Road work has begun on Baughman/Hemphill

Contractors are making progress on reconstructing this street. Crews have removed asphalt, curb and driveways.

Next, they will install a new rock base. Once the work is finished, drivers should enjoy a smoother ride!

2023 Primary Election is Tuesday, Aug. 1

Sedgwick County's Primary Election ballot features five contests/issues for voters

to decide:

Wichita Mayor
Wichita City Council, District 4
Wichita USD 259 At-Large
Cheney USD 268 At-Large
Park City local sales tax question

Polls open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Voters must be in line by 7 p.m. to cast a ballot. To learn more, visit Election Office | Sedgwick County, Kansas.

Clearwater special election Aug. 29 to decide sales tax question

A special election in Clearwater Aug. 29, 2023, will decide a 1% sales tax question to fund city improvements. If approved, the sales tax is estimated to bring in about $220,000 annually, and the money would only be used for repairs and upgrades to Clearwater streets, alleys and other infrastructure.

To cast a ballot, voters must be registered by Aug. 8.
Early voting begins Aug. 14 through Aug. 25 at the Sedgwick County Election Office, 510 N. Main, Suite 101 in Wichita from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Election Day voting will be held at Clearwater Methodist Church, 130 N. 1st St., Aug. 29 from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
To vote by mail, click here for an application. Advance-by-mail ballots must be submitted by Aug. 22.

Sedgwick County CFO to Review 2024 Budget Proposal

Chief Financial Officer Lindsay Poe Rousseau will attend the District 2 Citizens Advisory Board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. to review Sedgwick County's recommended budget for 2024 and to answer any questions from citizens. The public is invited! Join Commissioner Lopez at the Haysville Community Library for this informative talk.

Register of Deeds to participate in Veterans Awareness Expo

Tonya Buckingham and her staff from the Sedgwick County Register of Deeds' Office will be at the Veterans Awareness Expo on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 to file military discharge papers, known as DD-214 forms, for vets and to give out free military discount cards to retired and active-duty service members. Watch the video below to learn why this is such an important service.

Sedgwick County to be designated a Purple Heart County

A special ceremony to honor Sedgwick County as a Purple Heart County in recognition of its service members wounded or killed in combat will be held Aug. 7 at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the proclamation and the reception following.

Second phase of Civic Ready Alerts includes many more cities

Sedgwick County Emergency Management (SCEM) launched the second phase of Civic Ready Alerts to include 17 more cities, in addition to the two initial test sites of Wichita and Mt. Hope. Residents who sign up for this free service will receive notifications by phone or email of emergencies or important news in their community.

Click https://buff.ly/3XmNXya to opt-in, customize how you want to be contacted and which notifications you want to receive!

Protect Yourself Against Mosquitoes This Summer

Fight the bite this summer and protect yourself against mosquitoes. The Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) suggests following the three D's to avoid mosquito bites:

Drain standing water; the insects breed in standing water. Use mosquito dunks or mosquito-eating fish in ponds and stagnant water.
Use insect repellent that contains DEET; this offers the best protection against mosquito bites.
Dress appropriately; wear loose-fitting clothing when outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk when insects are most active.

To protect you and your family, SCHD is offering no-cost mosquito dunks this summer. Pick one up at the clinic at 1900 E. 9th St., or call (316) 660-7300 for more information.

Sedgwick County needs YOU on an advisory board or committee!

The Board of County Commissioners values input from its citizens and encourages you to consider serving on an advisory board or committee in one of the five districts. Sedgwick County currently has openings on these advisory boards:

· Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

· Solid Waste Management Committee

Out and About with Commissioners

In mid-July, Commissioners traveled to Colorado Springs, CO for the 2023 City to City Leadership Visit. They explored innovative projects, toured the National Cybersecurity Center and gained valuable insight into leadership development.

Sedgwick County Dept. of Corrections staff and Commissioners celebrated the graduation of Ricardo Benitez and 14 others who completed the coursework at Juvenile Field Services & Evening Reporting Center!

Sedgwick County honored its EMS heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice. AMR EagleMed proudly hosted the National EMS Memorial Service with a procession and ceremony.

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Contact Commissioner Sarah Lopez

316-660-9300

Sarah.Lopez@sedgwick.gov

100 N. Broadway, Ste. 660, Wichita, KS 67202

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