Public Hearing: Community Development 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
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The public is invited and encouraged to participate in the upcoming public hearing on Thursday, July 29 at 7:00PM to provide comment on the proposed 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan.
This plan includes the following grant applications: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Grant, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs. The Plan additionally proposes a reallocation of $470,000 in 2015 CDBG grant funds.
These grant funds can be used for variety of activities that serve low- to moderate-income KCK residents to preserve, rehabilitate or construct affordable housing, provide homeownership assistance, provide public services including homelessness assistance and housing stability, install or reconstruct public facilities and improvements such as parks, infrastructure, roads and sidewalks, and provide economic opportunity.
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Community Survey: The Future of the Sunflower Hills Golf Course
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The Sunflower Hills Golf Course is in the process of a feasibility study, evaluating options to improve your experience and weighing the possibilities for the future. We invite you to weigh in -- even if you do not golf. Enter your email address to be entered to win a free round of golf for a foursome with a cart through December 31, 2021. |
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
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The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging & Disability Resource Center is currently distributing Farmers Market vouchers (by mail). Recipients must be at least 60 years of age or older, living in Wyandotte County, and meet income guidelines. The amount of the booklets is $35. Residents can contact the Area Agency on Aging at 913-573-8531 to request an application. |
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event: July 17
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The next Household Hazardous Waste event is Saturday, July 17 from 8:30AM to 1:00PM at 2443 South 88th Street, Kansas City, KS. For more information about what is accepted, please visit the Public Works webpage. |
SAVE THE DATES:
August 3 Primary Voting
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Early voting for the August 3 primary begins in-person on July 24 at several locations across the county. Locations and times for early voting in person can be found through the link below: |
If you would prefer to vote from the comfort of your home, you can request a mail-in ballot by clicking the link below. These ballots can be requested up to a week before the election. |
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Public Health Department Launches Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives
Incentives Include $500 Raffles, Instant “Spin to Win” Prizes
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On July 14, the Unified Government Public Health Department launched the second phase of its incentive program aimed to encourage Wyandotte County residents to get their free COVID-19 vaccination. Anyone 12 and older who gets vaccinated at the vaccination facility (7836 State Ave) will be eligible to “Spin to Win” one of several instant prizes or enter a raffle to win one of two $500 Visa gift cards given away each day the vaccine site is open (Wednesday through Friday).
“Especially now that we have more than 40 confirmed cases of COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant, it’s more important than ever that Wyandotte County residents get vaccinated against the virus,” said Nicole Garner, UGPHD Planning and Operations Manager. “The vast majority of those Delta variant COVID cases occurred in unvaccinated people. We want to find new and innovative ways to encourage Wyandotte County residents to come in now and get vaccinated and help protect our community.”
“The Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads more easily than other variants,” explained Dr. Allen Greiner, Chief Health Officer of the Unified Government Public Health Department. “Wyandotte County continues to lag behind other counties in the region and throughout Kansas – in fact, the majority of Wyandotte County residents have not received a COVID-19 vaccine. This puts our community at especially high risk of increased outbreaks of the Delta variant of the virus, because it spreads so easily.”
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Now people ages 12 and older who get vaccinated at the UGPHD vaccination facility can “Spin to Win” one of a variety of instant prizes or they can be entered into a raffle to win one of two $500 Visa gift cards given away each day. The “Spin to Win” and raffle prizes are available for Wyandotte County residents only. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate.
Instant “Spin to Win” prizes include:
• $50 Visa gift card
• $25 Visa gift card
• $15 gift card to a local restaurant
• Custom t-shirt
After patients have been vaccinated, they can spin a prize wheel at the vaccination facility to see which instant prize they have won. Or if they prefer, they can be entered into a raffle for one of two $500 Visa gift cards.
The Public Health Department provides vaccines and testing each week at the former Kmart building, 7836 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66112
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2021 Wyandotte County 4-H Summer Showcase
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The Wyandotte County 4-H Summer Showcase is an annual showcase celebrating the hard work of its members ages 7-18. Members present their projects which range from cooking, sewing, table decorations, arts and crafts, geology, photography as well as animals (cattle, sheep, dogs, horses, swine, rabbits, poultry and goats, oh my!). Please join the WyCo K-State Research and Extension Office for the free showcase events July 10-17 at the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds. |
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Join Our Team
Employment Opportunities
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The Unified Government is hiring! Check out the following positions ( and many more) that are about to close on July 21, 2021 so apply today.
For more job opportunities, please explore our website.
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Upcoming Commission Meetings |
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Commission Meetings
Special Session: Budget Workshop and Operating Budget Meeting, Including a Presentation on Recruitment, Hiring & Retention
Thursday, July 15, 2021, 5:00PM Join
Planning & Zoning and Full Commission, including adoption of Community Development Block Grant Budget
Thursday, July 29, 2021, 7:00PM Join
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To reduce the spread of COVID-19 and consistent with County and State Orders limiting gatherings of individuals to 45 persons or less, the meetings of the Unified Government Board of Commission meetings will be conducted remotely using Zoom, an online meeting tool. The Mayor, Commission and Unified Government Staff will all participate in the meeting remotely. Members of the public may attend meetings virtually using the links (see right) and/or phone dial-in information. The information is also available on the agenda itself. |
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