November 2020
As I am finishing up my first four years on the Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners, I look forward to the next four years. This past year has been very difficult; however, COVID-19 is a temporary problem that we look forward to overcoming in early 2021 with a new vaccine and with help from our citizens by wearing a mask, social distancing, washing hands and keeping mass gatherings to very small numbers. Therefore, we need to look past that temporary issue that has held our attention for most of 2020 and focus on moving forward. We must get our businesses open, get back to building airplanes and get our students back in school.

We will continue to support our community through our many departments that help people. We will continue to hold the line on taxes; however, I believe our spending will increase due to the demands of COVID-19 throughout 2021. We have a great staff that is proactive and will give great and timely advice to the Commissioners. We will welcome a new member to the Commission and will help her in the transition.

I will continue to listen and seek advice from the community and through my Citizens Advisory Board. I know the pandemic has slowed down our ability to completely follow our Strategic Plan and we will get back to those issues as we move forward.

It is an honor to serve District 3 and I look forward to the great things our community can do as we move forward. I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

David Dennis
Commissioner- District 3
November 30, 2020 COVID-19 Report
Comparing case counts from Friday, November 27 to today, November 30: 
  • The United States of America case count increased from 12,927,917 to 13,441,503 (+ 3.97 percent).
  • Today, the State of Kansas case count increased 2.89 percent, from 153,021 to 157,446. 
  • In Sedgwick County, case counts increased from 22,843 to 23,822 (+ 4.29 percent). 
 
The SCHD Mobile Outreach Team will provide no-cost COVID-19 testing for symptomatic residents, contacts of COVID-19 positive people, or people in certain high-risk professions on the dates listed below.  
  • Tuesday, December 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at YMCA Farha Sport Center, 3405 S. Meridian Ave, Wichita
  • Thursday, December 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at University United Methodist Church, 2220 N. Yale, Wichita
  • Friday, December 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pathways Church, 18800 W. Kellogg Drive, Goddard
 
Visit www.sedgwickcounty.org for additional information about COVID-19 including testing information, funding resources, and data. 
Take a New Look at COVID-19 Data
Sedgwick County residents can explore local COVID-19 data through a new website with weekly information. Find it by clicking “Exploring COVID-19 Data” on the County’s homepage, www.sedgwickcounty.org.

The StoryMap includes graphs and explanations of the COVID-19 metrics and other data, including new COVID-19 cases by week, case and testing rates by ZIP code, and exposure and cluster information. The Other Statistics section includes case rate by age and month, and aggregate school data.
County Seeking Community Interest of COVID-19 Vaccine
Residents in south-central Kansas, including Sedgwick County, are asked to complete an anonymous survey to estimate how many people will get a COVID-19 vaccine. Take the five to ten-minute online survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCKCOVID19

Survey responses will help the Sedgwick County Health Department plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and information.

The Health Department partnered with KU School of Medicine – Wichita to create the survey. Regional and county-specific results will be analyzed by the KU School of Medicine – Wichita. Visit the Sedgwick County COVID-19 Vaccine Information page for more information as it becomes available. 
Team Justice Seeking Community Feedback
The Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board (Team Justice) is seeking feedback from the community regarding juvenile programs/services that are needed to help youth be successful. The deadline to take the survey is December 22, 2020.
New Initiative Launches to Retain Local Workforce
If you or someone you know has been laid off, there are resources for finding a job and training opportunities in the Wichita region at GetTrainedGetPaid.com. You can find local job openings, training programs, career assistance and discover how to get money for school. Sedgwick County collaborated with local partners on this campaign to keep and support our community’s affected workforce. Visit GetTrainedGetPaid.com today.
Bulky Waste Coupons Expire Soon
Residents who received a Bulky Waste coupon have until December 15 to use it.

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