One measure will seek additional funding for health services while another would direct proceeds toward parks and infrastructure.
Meeting Notes
KCK housing authority working to shed ‘substandard performer’ designation
The housing agency also hopes to have stabilized the chief financial officer position.
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.
Board of Public Utilities revenue increased during the second quarter of 2026
Year-over-year expenses are running about 3% lower.
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.
‘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.
Unified Government committee pauses redevelopment plan on historic site in KCK
Commissioners want to consult the historical society before moving forward on the Quindaro Avenue parcel that once housed an early hospital serving the Black community.
WyCo residents to pay more for some municipal services
The Unified Government Board of Commissioners has approved rate hikes for trash collection, stormwater management and sanitary sewers. The increases take effect next year.
Unified Government commission recommends demolition of two fire-damaged buildings
The structures are near one another along Quindaro Boulevard in Kansas City, Kansas.
Plans for grocery store in downtown KCK advance
The agenda for the United Government committee also included discussions of affordable housing and property tax relief.