 Presentation of the Downtown Healthy Campus PlanThursday, October 9, 20145:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
 ENews SourceUnified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas
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"Healthy Campus" Plan to be Unveiled
Mayor Mark Holland and Gould Evans Architects will unveil the proposed plan for the "Healthy Campus" project site in downtown KCK during a special meeting Thursday, October 9 at 5:30pm in the Commission Chambers at KCK City Hall.
Gould Evans was hired as a consultant to begin a master planning process in May of this year and their proposal includes input received from hundreds of community members and stakeholders.
The presentation of the plan design will occur at 5:30pm. Stakeholder break-out groups will be conducted at 6:15pm.
In 2009, Wyandotte County was ranked last in overall health by the Kansas Health Institute, which kick-started the Healthy Communities Wyandotte Initiative. Addressing the health rankings is a top priority of Mayor Mark Holland.
Of particular concern is the presence of a food desert in KCK's Downtown community. The Mayor's vision for the Healthy Campus is anchored by a new grocery store, a new community center and expanded green space for recreational activity near the intersection of 10th and Minnesota Avenue.
Thursday's meeting will include breakout sessions to gather reaction and input from stakeholders and the public. The presentation will be broadcast on UGTV (Time Warner Ch. 2, WOW Ch. 25, and Google Fiber Ch. 141) and later archived on the Unified Government's YouTube Channel.
The final presentation is slated to go before the Unified Government Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners later in the year after feedback from Thursday's presentation is incorporated
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Advanced Voting Begins October 21
In Kansas, any registered voter is eligible to vote early, during the advance voting period which begins as early as 20 days before every election. If a voter does not choose to vote early, a voter is still eligible to vote on Election Day, November 4th.
There are three early voting options:
Vote by mail
You may request an application (in person, by mail, by email, phone, or fax) or you can download an application from the Election Office website, www.wycokck.org/election.
- Apply up to six months before an election but not later than the Friday preceding the election.
- Separate applications are required for each election.
- Advance ballots are mailed to voters beginning October 15th.
- Voted ballots must be returned to and be in the Election Office before polls close on Election Day, November 4th.
Vote in person at the Election Office
(850 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101)
- Tuesday, October 21st through Friday, October 24th, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday, October 27th, through Friday, October 31st, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 25th and November 1st, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday, November 3rd, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon).
Vote in person at the satellite location
Kansas Speedway at I-70 & 110th Street; I-70 Exit 410
- Touchscreen voting only is available at this location. Paper ballots will not be available.
- Saturday, October 25th and November 1st, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday, October 27th, through Friday, October 31st, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Kansas Speedway at I-70 & 110th Street (I-70 Exit 410)
Voting early let's you choose the day, time, and location that is most convenient for you. It gives you more time to read and mark your ballot. You can avoid potential bad weather and avoid standing in lines.
For more voting information visit our website at www.wycovotes.org, www.wycokck.org/election, or call 913-573-8500.
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UG Launches New Website
Progress continues on our customer service and innovation initiatives as the Unified Government launched a new website last Friday! The look of the webpage has changed dramatically and the functionality has improved. Information has been organized on the home page to help you find what you need with less searching.
There are more interactive tools that make it easier to find information. We added a new destination for all online payments and services. Information is better organized and streamlined by subject and topic.
Other improvements include information and quick links located in a more organized fashion on the Homepage to allow you to get where you want to go with one click; new layout and color scheme provides a more refreshing look and feel; improved search optimization; drop down menus on top navigation for quicker scanning and access of information; and social media buttons placed with contact information
This is just the latest tool we are using to help keep the public up-to-date. In an environment dominated by sound bites, it can hard to access the complete story, and that's why we are always striving to improve the way we communicate with you and be more transparent.
For three consecutive years the Unified Government website, www.wycokck.org , has been awarded the Sunshine Award by the National Sunshine Coalition for transparency and the volumes of information presented.
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Petty Safe Driving Event
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of teens. One of the biggest contributing circumstances is lack of experience. This event will provide young drivers the opportunity to gain experience in a structured environment. The teen driver must have a valid (learners permit, restricted or full license) and 6 months driving experience to participate. This is a first come, first serve opportunity and you must register to attend.
Please help me invite high school students to partake in a FREE teen driving event and become better drivers!!
October 18 & 19, State Farm is presenting the Petty Safe Driving event at the Kansas Speedway.
This is a 3-hour event and is free to all students.
Parents are invited to watch.
Registration is due to KTSRO fax 785-233-1342 by this Friday, October 10, 2014.
Petty Safe Driving Registration Form
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BPU October Board Meeting Changed
The Board of Directors of the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will convene on Tuesday, October 14th instead of October the 15th.
The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the BPU Administration Building located at 540 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, Kan., and is open to the public.
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Do You Know Your Rights as a Tenant?
Have you ever wondered what your rights are as a Tenant? What should you look for in a lease, or what notices are legal? The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City Kansas in conjunction with Housing and Credit Counselling Inc. now have Tenant Information Videos available on our website. The Videos are broken down into 6 categories so that you can watch the one you have questions about or you can watch all of them.
The categories are Leases, Notices, Evictions, Security Deposits, Move in/ Move Out inspections, and Renters Rights. HCCI has also provided you with a phone number and website if you need more information.
Our website is: http://www.wycokck.org/rentallicensing/
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Road Closures
Based on information provided by both the UG's Public Works Department and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), we are able to provide motorist living in Wyandotte County an update on road and highway projects.
This information can be useful to prepare individuals, commuting to and from work, with early warnings on minor delays. This also encourages motorists to use alternate routes due to land and ramp closures.
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No New Closures to Report this Week
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No KDOT Closures to Report This Week
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Daily Lane Closure 
Remember, you can always go to the KDOT website for up to the minute road closures and traffic information. |
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