Happy Thursday, Wyandotte County!
With the month of October coming to a rapid close, we look forward to a variety of Halloween-related activities across the county and next week's election. In the meantime, we hope you'll join us this evening to listen in to a special session on the American Rescue Plan Act funds and for our regular Commission meeting. |
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Enjoy Halloween Safely With These COVID-19 Precautions |
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) has outlined some basic precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while we all enjoy the traditions and festivities common during this time of year. Socially-distanced, masked, and outdoor events are the safest.
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Property Tax Sales Postponed Until April 2022 |
On Tuesday night, at a special meeting of the Unified Government Board of Commissioners, the Commission unanimously supported postponing the tax delinquency sale for Thursday, October 28 (Tax Sale #349). Additionally, the Commission supported postponing the January 2022 tax sale. The postponement of both sales to April 28, 2022 will allow some residents additional time to make arrangements to make payments and remove their property from the sale.
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Election: Next Tuesday, November 2 |
Next Tuesday, November 2 is Election Day! Qualified voters are able to cast their vote early through Advance Voting at either the Election Office (850 State Avenue) or any of Satellite Locations. So whether you're hoping to vote this week, this weekend, or before Tuesday's general election, there are options across Wyandotte County. If you requested an Advance Voting Ballot by Mail, you can drop it off at any of our drop boxes through 7PM on Tuesday, November 2.
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Human Services Department Launches Hat & Glove Drive |
The season of giving is upon us and how best to show your charitable nature than to donate hats and gloves to those in need. The Wyandotte County Human Services Department seeks to help our neighbors who need it most. They will help you with your own hat and glove drive or will welcome your donations directly to their office.
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Reminder: 2021 Fall Residential Open Burning |
The Unified Government will allow owners of residential properties within the city of Kansas City limits to conduct Residential Open Burning between October 16 and November 15th.
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Murdock is a super cute 5 year old American Staffordshire Terrier with pretty light colored eyes. He weighs 56 lbs. He's very sweet natured. Murdock is a quiet boy-- we still haven’t heard him bark. Murdock is great in his kennel, loves to go for walks, and loves toys and treats. He loves to explore the yard. He can be a little shy at first, but it doesn't take him long to warm up at all. He can also be a little hand shy and if you reach for his head too quickly he'll duck-- with TLC in his new home he'll learn to trust that nothing bad will happen to him from a human hand. He acted like he'd not been around dogs previously, but he's getting more comfortable with dogs now and doing well.
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KCKPD Trunk or Treat
October 29, 2021
Starting at 5:30PM tomorrow, the Community Policing Unit is hosting a drive-thru Trunk or Treat event. They will also be collecting new items for the unhoused, including blankets, socks, hand-warmers, etc. Hope to see you there! Details here.
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Plan to Simplify, Plant to Enjoy
November 4, 2021
Join the WyCo Master Gardener's for their November class presented by Tim H. Moloney. A little planning can go a long way toward extending the joy your passion for gardening provides. This discussion will focus on ways you can start to simplify your landscape now in hopes of reducing the physical burden as you age. Details here.
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Holiday Light & Magic
Starting November 15
This is a one-mile long drive-thru holiday lighting display starting November 15. Timeslots are available every night of the week. Holiday Light and Magic, with proceeds to benefit the Unified Government Department of Parks and Recreation, is the premier contact-free, drive thru winter event you’re looking for. Learn more here.
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On the Agenda: Tonight's Meetings |
Tonight, there is a special session at 5PM to continue the process of prioritizing our pandemic recovery as a community. The Commission will be discussing key goals and strategies for the American Rescue Plan Act funds and other potential funding opportunities that may be coming to our community.
Then, during the 7PM meeting, the Commissioners will consider such items, including:
- Waiving permit fees for infill development east of 78th Street to promote new housing; and
- Adoption of the Armourdale Area Master Plan.
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Special Session: ARPA Workshop
Thursday, October 28, 2021, 5PM
Planning & Zoning and Full Commission Meeting
Thursday, October 28, 2021, 7PM
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Park Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 6PM
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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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