February 2023

Celebrating a Milestone for "Excel in CTE"

I was happy to attend the 10-year anniversary celebration of Excel in CTE (Career Technical Education) at the National Center for Aviation Training! Thanks to this program, thousands of Kansas high schoolers have qualified for state-funded tuition to take approved technical courses at Kansas colleges like WSU Tech, where I am very proud to serve on its Industry Advisory Board. Check out the video below to learn more about Excel in CTE:

Property Valuation Notices Mailed in March

In March, property owners will receive their valuation notices in the mail. Sedgwick County Appraiser, Mark Clark, presented his annual report to the BoCC last week and explained why overall valuations increased. Click here to see that presentation. You can also watch the video below to learn how to appeal your appraisal, if you believe the amount is incorrect.

Sedgwick County commemorates Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, several Sedgwick County employees shared their life experiences on social media and in a video presentation to the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC). Commissioners also heard from the Executive Director of The Kansas African American Museum, Denise Sherman, about upcoming events at TKAM and future plans for expansion.

Emergency Management launches Civic Ready Alerts

Sedgwick County Emergency Management (SCEM) rolled out the first phase of a free service called Civic Ready Alerts. This notifies residents by phone or email of emergencies or important news in their community. Initially, the public can sign up for notifications from only two test cities – Wichita and Mt. Hope, but eventually a dozen more cities across Sedgwick County are expected to participate. Click https://buff.ly/3XmNXya to opt-in, customize how you want to be contacted and which notifications you want to receive!

Ribbon-Cutting Planned for Thunderbolt Sirens

Four of the world’s oldest Thunderbolt sirens still in service are right here in Sedgwick County and will go on permanent display, starting Saturday, March 4, 2023. A ribbon-cutting event at 10 a.m. will showcase one of the historic outdoor warning devices that is 70 years old, at Sedgwick County Fire Station (SCFD) 32, 7750 N. Wyandotte Way, Park City. The other three Thunderbolt sirens will be on display at SCFD Station 38, Wichita Fire Station 20 and on a traveling exhibit used by Sedgwick County Emergency Management (SCEM).

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. To see a list of current vacancies, click here.

Out and About with Commissioners

Congratulations Integra Technologies Inc., the largest U.S. Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) company, on the announcement of its new combined headquarters and production facility in Bel Aire and training facility in Wichita. We are thrilled you have chosen to stay in Kansas and selected Sedgwick County to continue growing!

Spirit AeroSystems achieved quite a milestone as it marked the 100th delivery to Boeing of the forward fuselage for the KC-46 Pegasus. The air refueling tanker is built for the Air Force and is flown at McConnell Air Force Base.

In Topeka, the South-Central Legislative Delegation had an opportunity to meet with Commissioners. During the luncheon, they discussed our legislative platform and current bills in progress.

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Contact Commissioner Pete Meitzner 316-660-9300 Pete.Meitzner@sedgwick.gov 100 N. Broadway, Ste. 660, Wichita, KS 67202

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