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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New Kansas law makes it easier to add homes to KCK lots. Could it help with shortage?
Wyandotte County has a shortage of more than 4,000 affordable homes. About 23,000 households in the county can’t afford more than $400 a month for rent, according to a report from the county’s health department. Some local leaders say making more housing types available could help. However, some lower-cost housing options such as accessory dwelling […]
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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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Kansas City looking to clear roadblocks in contracting with women- and minority-owned businesses
Kansas City Council: Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee (Sept. 1, 2026) By Brandee Collins, 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 Holds and recalls Before taking up the agenda, Parks-Shaw […]
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Kansas City school board fields competing pleas about fate of historic school
Kansas City Public Schools: Board Business Meeting (Aug. 26, 2026) By Masha Mackey, 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 Comment Superintendent Announcements Legislative Update Academic Focus – “Literacy […]
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48 residents from 33 ZIP codes learn how to make local government easier to follow
On Aug. 26, The Beacon hosted its second Documenters training class located in Kansas City, Kansas — and fourth total — welcoming communities from across the state line. The response reminded us how many people across the metro want to better understand the decisions shaping their communities. Forty-eight people from 33 ZIP codes attended the […]
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Wyandotte County seeks voter approval for a new sales tax to fund a permanent emergency shelter
County voters will be asked in November if they want to add the special tax for health, which could also support other services for unhoused residents. A second sales tax for parks and roads is going on the ballot in Kansas City, Kansas.
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MARC seeking $9.7 million federal affordable housing grant
Based on funding priorities, the agency has earmarked the potential money for four communities in the metropolitan area. A decision on the grant is expected in November.
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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.