Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas: Public Works & Safety (Sept. 14, 2026) By Laura Mangan, Kansas City Documenter These notes were produced through Kansas City Documenters, which trains and pays community members to take fact-checked notes at public meetings, strengthening transparency and accountability in local government. Summary Notes Minutes Agenda Observations & […]
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Unified Government holds line on property taxes by making last-second budget changes
Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas: Board of Commissioners (Sept. 3, 2026) By Scott Reed, Kansas City Documenter These notes were produced through Kansas City Documenters, which trains and pays community members to take fact-checked notes at public meetings, strengthening transparency and accountability in local government. Summary Notes Public Announcements Mayor’s Agenda: Land […]
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KCK’s Garland Park to close for several months starting in October
Wyandotte County Parks & Recreation: Board of Commissioners (Sept. 9, 2026) By Connye Griffin, Kansas City Documenter These notes were produced through Kansas City Documenters, which trains and pays community members to take fact-checked notes at public meetings, strengthening transparency and accountability in local government. Summary Notes Correspondence Old Business New Business Staff Agenda Observations & […]
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In tight budget, Unified Government beefs up corrections
Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas: Adult Community Corrections Advisory Board (Sept. 9, 2026) By Sara Hanon, Kansas City Documenter These notes were produced through Kansas City Documenters, which trains and pays community members to take fact-checked notes at public meetings, strengthening transparency and accountability in local government. Summary Notes Budget Discussion Year […]
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Proposed sales tax increases will be on November ballot in Wyandotte County
One measure will seek additional funding for health services while another would direct proceeds toward parks and infrastructure.
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KCK housing authority working to shed ‘substandard performer’ designation
The housing agency also hopes to have stabilized the chief financial officer position.
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KCK looking to increase stock of single-family housing
Zoning review coming in response to the “By-Right Housing Development Act,” a state law that took effect July 1.
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Board of Public Utilities revenue increased during the second quarter of 2026
Year-over-year expenses are running about 3% lower.
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Kansas City Kansas Community College preparing for high-stakes accreditation review
Administrator tells trustees staff will likely compile more than 1,000 ‘pieces of evidence’ in advance of February visit by Higher Learning Commission. The school came off two years of probation in November 2022.
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‘Near miss’ prompts KCK fire department to seek federal safety grant
Unified Government commissioners authorized request at meeting where they also sought funding to address a dangerous rail crossing.