Board of Commissioners

The Commission comprises a Mayor/CEO, nominated at-large, and ten Commission members. Eight of the Commission members are nominated and elected from districts. The two at-large Commission members are nominated from districts and elected at-large. The Board of Commissioners has policy-making authority over Wyandotte County and the City of Kansas City, KS.

• Sets County policies.
• Adopts ordinances.
• Appropriates funds.
• Approves land re-zonings and special exceptions to the zoning ordinance.
• Carries out responsibilities set forth by the State Code.
• Sets priorities for budget preparation.
• Adopts the annual budget of the Unified Government.
  
  

Playlist of the UG Board of Commissioners Meetings

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Playlist of the UG Commission Standing Committees Meetings

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Commission Members

Melissa Bynum

At-Large District 1 Commissioner. Comprises Commission Districts 1, 4, 5, 8.

Tom Burroughs

At-Large District 2 Commissioner. Comprises Commission Districts 2, 3, 6, 7.

Gayle E. Townsend

1^st District Commissioner

William (Bill) J. Burns, Jr.

2^nd District Commissioner

Christian Ramirez

3^rd District Commissioner

Dr. Evelyn Hill

4^th District Commissioner

Mike Kane

5^th District Commissioner

Philip J. Lopez

6^th District Commissioner

Chuck Stites

7^th District Commissioner

Andrew Davis

8^th District Commissioner

Vision Statement: We are a vibrant, resilient community of compassionate and diverse neighbors, united for an equitable, healthy, prosperous future that is proudly Wyandotte.