UG Partners with Re.Use.Full to Launch Recycling Challenge Published on April 22, 2024 In honor of Earth Day, we are excited to announce this Community Recycling Challenge. For every 1,000lbs collected, hard-to-recycle plastics will be repurposed into park benches Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment, Media Releases, Trash & Recycling
UG Commission calls Special Meeting, Thursday April 11 at 5PM Published on April 10, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS Board of Commissioners have called a special meeting for Thursday, April 11 at 5PM to discuss two agenda items. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases
City and County Budget Simulator Launches to Gather Community Input Published on March 28, 2024 The Unified Government has launched a city and county budget simulator to engage community members is prioritizing various issues for the 2025 budget. Can you meet the challenge of creating a balanced budget? Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Improvement Works, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Public Notices
Peer Learning Groups Foster Collaboration in Northeast Published on March 28, 2024 In Fall 2023, the UG Department of Planning & Urban Design has been working with the Groundwork Northeast Revitalization Group to host a series of peer learning groups for area residents on a variety of important topics in the neighborhood. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment
Parks & Recreation Releases 2023 Annual Report Published on March 26, 2024 Check out the latest annual report from the UG Department of Parks & Recreation, covering the various improvement projects, programs and services offered across the city and county parks system. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Updated UG Land Bank Policy Being Considered Published on March 25, 2024 During the March 4th, Economic Development and Neighborhood and Community Development standing committee meeting, Land Bank Manager Jud Knapp presented proposed changes to the Unified Government’s Land Bank policy. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Kansas Motor Vehicle Software Outage - UPDATE Published on March 21, 2024 Please be advised that the outage previously reported for all motor vehicle transactions is now restored. Services and rescheduling will resume! Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
UG to Host Homeowner Resource Fair Published on March 20, 2024 The UG is excited to host its first annual Homeowner Resource Fair on Monday, March 25 from 5PM to 8PM in the lobby and commission chambers of the Municipal Building (701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101). Open to the public, homeowners from across Wyandotte County are encouraged to attend to learn more. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Open House
County Administrator Launches UG STAT Published on March 15, 2024 UG STAT is a new reporting model providing a closer look at the operations of the Unified Government. Departments will report every other month on their status, providing better insight and accountability in our effort to address Commission priorities and goals. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases
Updated Land Bank Policy Being Considered Published on March 12, 2024 During the March 4th, Economic Development and Neighborhood & Community Development standing committee meeting, Land Bank Mgr. Jud Knapp presented proposed changes to the UG's Land Bank policy. This proposal comes after 16 months of direct community engagement with over 318 total community members across multiple bilingual events, as well as collaboration with UG Depts. officials, & stakeholders. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases