Happy Thursday, Wyandotte County! |
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COVID-19 Boosters Now Available for 16- and 17-year olds |
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) is now offering COVID-19 booster shots for people ages 16 and 17 who are at least six months out from their second dose. This follows FDA authorization and recommendations from the CDC and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
Booster eligibility for 16- and 17-year-olds
- People ages 16 and 17 are only eligible for a Pfizer booster. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized for 16- and 17-year-olds at this time.
- Individuals ages 16 and 17 must be at least 6 months out from their second dose of Pfizer to be eligible for a booster.
- Please bring your vaccination card when coming in for a booster.
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If you are planning to get tested for COVID for the holidays, just be aware that it may take 2-3 days to receive your results. Plan ahead: if you'd like to have your test before Christmas, please visit the Former Kmart Site by Friday, December 17 to ensure you receive the results before the holiday. |
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Current Mask Order to be Discussed at Commission TONIGHT |
The Commission voted on November 30 to extend the mask mandate to January 6. Information on the current mandate, which only applies to the City of Kansas City, KS and unincorporated portions of Wyandotte County, can be found here. |
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Inauguration 2021: Watch Monday Night's Swearing-In of Our Elected Officials |
On Monday, December 13, 2021, the Unified Government hosted the inauguration of its re-elected and newly elected public officials at Memorial Hall. Please enjoy the ceremony here and hear directly from each of your elected officials as they are sworn in and provide brief comments.
- Tyrone A. Garner, Mayor and CEO
- Tom Burroughs, Commissioner At-Large, District 2
- Gayle E. Townsend, Commissioner, District 1*
- Mike T. Kane, Commissioner, District 5
- Chuck Stites, Commissioner, District 7
- Andrew Davis, Commissioner, District 8
- Daniel Soptic, Sheriff
Congratulations to all of our officials and welcome to the Unified Government! (*Please note: Commissioner Townsend was sworn in another time.)
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KCKFD and Vibrant Health Launch Innovative Program to Address Non-Emergency 911 Calls |
Last Friday, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS honored more than 150 individuals who volunteer across multiple government department and programs at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. From our parks to the front lines of our COVID-19 response, volunteers have helped us reach more people across our neighborhoods with their gift of time and passion for our community.
In 2021, volunteers made a tremendous impact in the day-to-day operations of many Unified Government agencies and departments by providing over 180,000 volunteer hours. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 700 people served as volunteers, helping us provide key services to our entire community. Keep reading for more.
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Commercial Vehicle Registration Services Change January 1 |
Starting January 1, 2022, the State of Kansas will begin processing all Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) registrations directly for Wyandotte County. We are making this change due to the relatively low volume of transactions, challenges with staffing, and the desire to improve customer service for Wyandotte County residents.
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Last night, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Board of Directors approved its 2021 Annual Budget for the municipal electric and water utility at its December 15 meeting. The 2022 budget totaling $350.6 million is approximately $2.2 million more than the 2021 budget of $348.3 million. The increased budget of 0.66% is mainly the result of higher personnel costs and increased purchase power costs.
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Holiday Light & Magic 2021 |
Evenings Thru January 2, 2022
This is a one-mile long drive-thru holiday lighting display to benefit our Wyandotte County parks. Timeslots are available every night of the week. Weeknight tickets cost $20/car and weekend evenings are $25/car.
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Special Session: State Legislative Program
Thursday, December 16, 2021, 5:30PM
Full Commission Meeting
Thursday, December 16, 2021, 7PM
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To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the meetings of the Unified Government Board of Commission will be conducted remotely using Zoom and broadcast via UGTV and YouTube. Members of the public may attend meetings virtually or watch the virtual meeting in the lobby of city hall (701 N 7th Street, KCK, 66101). The virtual meeting information is also available on the agenda itself. |
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Special Session and Commission Agenda Preview: December 16, 2021 |
Tonight at 5;30PM, please join the new full Commission for a special session presentation and discussion on the 2022 state legislative program. The Commission will discuss topics and positions on several state policies ranging from public safety, tax and finances, community and economic development, public health and environment, and more.
Following that discussion, the consent agenda includes topics ranging from the two-year meeting calendar for the Commission to the Unified Government Cash and Investment policy; sale of general obligation bonds and notes; the proposed budget of the Visit Kansas City, Kansas; and an amended policy on donated sick leave for Unified Government employees.
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