We are excited to be finishing up the next issue of The Citizen newsletter which will be mailed to every residence in Wyandotte County later this month. We've been working on a few ideas to change up the content so, as always, we want to know what you think. If you'd like to weigh in on what you see and what content would interest you in the future, we welcome your feedback! Please email us at communications@wycokck.org
In the meantime, we have been adding more content to our calendar. The new website is still a work in progress but we are excited about the new tools that will help us give you 24-hour access to all the Unified Government services you need.
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#ArmourdaleStrong Area Master Plan Update
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The Planning and Urban Design Department, in collaboration with its consultant, PORT Urbanism, will release the DRAFT # ArmourdaleStrong Area Master Plan later this month. In collaboration with our community partners, local businesses and other stakeholders, #ArmourdaleStrong will provide an overview of the planning process, articulate the community’s vision for the future, outline neighborhood and business regeneration strategies, review the proposed action plan, and most importantly continue the community conversation at several upcoming meetings. |
- September 13, 2021 City Planning Commission’s Regular Monthly Meeting Plan Presentation
- September 13, 2021 Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee Meeting Plan Presentation
- September 25, 2021 Final Community Outreach at the Armourdale Parade & Fiesta
- September 30, 2021 Presentation of the DRAFT Plan to the Unified Government Board of Commissioners
- WHAT'S NEXT: Preparation for Plan Adoption!!
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Invitation from Commissioner Ramirez: Sauer Castle Survey
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We want your opinion! Commissioner Christian Ramirez wants to know your thoughts about the future of this historic building. You can still participate -- give us two minutes of your time. Click here to take the survey.
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You're Invited: Sixth 2022 Budget Workshop TONIGHT
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Please join us this evening as the Board of Commissioners convene a special session for their sixth budget workshop. The Amended 2021 / Proposed 2022 Budget was presented last week to the Commission and will be up for approval next Thursday. |
Revenue Neutral Rate & Final Budget Public Hearing: Next Tuesday, September 7 at 5PM
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Say what? It's a mouthful. We thought it was important to explain what is happening next Tuesday per Kansas State Law. Check out the video below. Plus, the Unified Government Board of Commissioner's will be hosting the FINAL budget hearing before adoption next Thursday, September 9. Here's a quick video explainer by Assistant County Administrator Melissa Sieben. Check it out and then join us next Tuesday, September 7 at 5:00PM for the public hearing. |
Be Heard: Please let us know you plan to attend by this Friday
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Would you like to submit public comment or your name to be heard during the budget hearing? If so, please email the Clerk's Office by 5PM, Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
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#WyCoLovesLocal: 913 Day Map
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Because of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the highly contagious Delta variant, the Unified Government Public Health Department is urging everyone in Wyandotte County to follow new guidelines at all social gatherings. |
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If you are FULLY VACCINATED: |
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Safest: Limit gathering size, and wear masks UNLESS you are both outdoors and socially distanced.
Outdoor gatherings: Choose outdoor gatherings rather than indoor gatherings when possible. Limit to 25 people. If six feet of social distancing cannot be maintained, wear a mask.
Indoor gatherings: Limit these to 10 people. Wear a mask and maintain six feet of social distancing.
Less safe: If you choose to have gatherings larger than the recommended number of people listed above, please continue to wear masks to reduce the risk.
HIGH RISK: Gathering without masks and without limiting the number of people, particularly if gathering indoors, creates high risk for the spread of COVID-19, especially the Delta variant.
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If you are NOT FULLY VACCINATED |
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Safest: At this time, people who are not fully vaccinated are strongly advised to avoid gathering with people who do not live in their household.
Moderate risk: If you do choose to gather, please take precautions to reduce the risk of spreading COVID.
Outdoor gatherings: Choose outdoor gatherings rather than indoor gatherings. Limit to 25 people. Maintain social distancing as much as possible, and please wear a mask if six feet of social distancing will be difficult to maintain the whole time.
Indoor gatherings: Avoid indoor gatherings whenever possible. If you do gather indoors, limit it to no more than 10 people, wear a mask at all times, and maintain social distancing.
HIGH RISK: Gathering without masks and/or with larger numbers of people, particularly if gathering indoors, creates high risk for the spread of COVID-19, especially the Delta variant.
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Planning an event? We can help.
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At this time, the Unified Government Public Health Department urges caution with large events to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community. If your business, organization, or group is planning a large event and you would like guidance from the Public Health Department on COVID-19 safety for your event, please email epidemiology@wycokck.org or call 913-573-6712.
The Public Health Department will continue to closely monitor COVID-19 data in the coming weeks and reevaluate the gathering guidance in late September of 2021. For more information visit wycokck.org/covid-19
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Join Our Team
Career Opportunities
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The Unified Government is hiring! Check out the following positions ( and many more) that are about to close on September 8, 2021 so apply today. |
- Administrative Coordinator (Health Department)
- Appraiser (Appraiser's Office/Residential)
- Caretaker (Building and Logistics)
- Commercial Plans Examiner (Neighborhood Resource Center / Building Inspection)
- Court Clerk I (Municipal Court)
- Disease Intervention Specialist (Health Department / Epidemiology)
- Facilities Maintenance Specialist (Buildings and Logistics)
- General Laborer (Public Works/Streets)
- Intensive Supervision Officer (Community Corrections/Adult Drug Court)
- Intern (Legal Intern CIU) (District Attorney's Office)
- Media Relations Specialist (Health Department)
- Office Assistant III (Police Department / Records)
- Program Specialist (Juvenile Intake Assessment Worker) (Sheriff's Office/Juvenile)
- (Part-Time) Program Specialist (Juvenile Intake Assessment Worker) (Sheriff's Office / Juvenile)
- School Crossing Guard (Parking Control)
- Security Officer Armed (Police Department / Security)
- Senior Assistant District Attorney (District Attorney's Office)
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Pick of the Litter: Benjamin
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Benjamin is a fun, 3-year-old Pit Bull mix with a beautiful brindle coat. Benjamin is very friendly and very playful. From this photo, you can tell -- he absolutely LOVES to play with TOYS! Apparently ALL the toys. He gets the zoomies when he finds a tennis ball, and good luck catching him. Benjamin is good with other dogs and loves to play. He would do well in a home with a dog his size, but needs a home without cats or little dogs. He might be a little too rough for little kids but he could be a fun companion for older kiddos.
Meet Benjamin and all of our Adorable Adoptables this Sunday, 12PM-2PM at our shelter (3301 Park Drive, Kansas City, KS).
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Upcoming Commission Meetings |
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Special Session: 6th Budget Workshop
Thursday, September 2, 2021, 5PM
Revenue Neutral Rate and Final Budget Public Hearing
Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 5PM
Full Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 7PM
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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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