UG to Host Community “DotteTalk” Budget Conversation
Published on April 15, 2025
Kansas City, KS – As the 2026 budget process is underway, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is excited to invite community members to the upcoming “DotteTalk” budget conversation on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
The UG Budget, Strategy, and Research Team will host this community conversation in collaboration with various UG departments at the Kansas City, Kansas Technical Education Center (KCKCC TEC) at 6565 State Avenue, KCK, KS 66104, to address community members' questions and concerns regarding the 2026 budget process and priorities.
“A key component of the Unified Government’s 2026 budget process centers directly around listening to our community members to fully understand and address their questions and concerns,” said Budget Director Reginald Lindsey. “As we continue to engage with the UG Commission through various budget workshops, we will continue to use the feedback gathered, this year’s community survey data and input from the upcoming DotteTalk to inform the Commission of community needs and concerns.”
The DotteTalk will include a presentation by the UG Budget Leadership on the financial status for both city and county services, including current spending, debt obligations and strategy, revenue, and various challenges currently being faced.
Community members are encouraged to weigh in on various options for helping the UG balance the budget as required by state law, in addition to learn about the 2025 Commission priorities: improving infrastructure; fostering economic development; enhancing customer service and communication; and upholding fiscal sustainability.
Engage with the 2026 Budget Process
Upcoming Budget Workshops
Community members are encouraged to tune in this Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM for the upcoming budget workshop. The Budget & Finance Team and county-funded department leaders will present the Commission with a deep dive look into county department services and programs provided to the community. There will also be a historical financial review.
Meeting Details: Full Commission Special Session – Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS
OpenBook Online Budget Resource Tool
The Budget, Strategy, and Research Team also recently launched " OpenBook " as part of an ongoing effort to enhance transparency, share information with the community, and promote public engagement in our local government.
OpenBook is an online budget application tool for community members that uses interactive charts, graphs, and articles better to outline the City and County budget spending and process
Explore OpenBook
Public Budget Hearing June 5, at 7PM
Along with the engaging community DotteTalk and budget workshops, community members are invited to provide their comments regarding the 2026 proposed budget during the June 5th full commission public hearing, which begins at 7 p.m.
For more information about the Budget Department and including our online budget data, please visit: Budget – Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City (wycokck.org)
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