Celebrate Seven Days of Kindness Published on April 04, 2024 The Office of the Mayor invites you to share a little kindness with others and yourself during the third annual Seven Days of Kindness. Check out the suggested activities and be sure to share your acts of kindness with us. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Health & Lifestyle, Mayor News
Mayor Announces Planned Absence, Acting Mayor Published on January 29, 2024 Beginning February 1, 2024, Mayor Garner will be out of the office due to a medical procedure. During his absence, Mayor Pro Tem Tom Burroughs will be acting Mayor. Mayor Garner thanks the community for their support. Tagged as: , Announcements, Mayor News
UG Issues 2023 State of the Government Report Published on December 05, 2023 This report accompanies the Mayor's 2023 State of the Government address which was presented earlier today. Explore our community profile and discover more about the work underway at the Unified Government. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Capital Improvement, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Infrastructure, Mayor News, Public Works
Hundreds Gather to Kick Off the Holiday Season in Wyandotte County Published on November 20, 2023 On Friday, November 17th, 2023, Mayor Tyrone A. Garner and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) hosted the 2023 Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Festival at Memorial Hall in downtown KCK. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Mayor News
September is National Preparedness Month Published on September 01, 2023 This year’s campaign focuses on older adult preparedness. Older adults are disproportionately impacted by the types of weather-related emergencies and natural disasters that are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. Older adults who have chronic illnesses, functional limitations, or disabilities are especially vulnerable. Tagged as: , Mayor News, Media Releases, Public Notices
Mayor Declares Local Disaster Emergency for Summer Storm Published on July 17, 2023 Mayor Tyrone A. Garner has declared a local emergency following this weekend's storms. Check out the resources available to you as we continue to assess damage and clean-up. Tagged as: , Emergency Alert, Mayor News, Media Releases
Mayor Garner Welcomes Key Hires to Administration Published on July 06, 2023 Mayor/CEO Tyrone A. Garner announced the appointment of two key staff members to his team today. Steve Williams starts as Community Engagement & Welfare Advisor to the Office of the Mayor, effective today, July 6, 2023. Irene Caudillo will assume her role as Chief of Staff on Monday, July 10, 2023. Tagged as: , Announcements, Mayor News, Media Releases
Mayor Garner Celebrates Fathers this Father’s Day Published on June 13, 2023 I would like to send a Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers in our community. This weekend as we honor and celebrate Fathers, it is important that we acknowledge the outstanding Fathers and men that have stepped up as fathers for so many in our community. Tagged as: , Announcements, Mayor News
UG Support shown During Gun Violence Awareness Day Published on June 06, 2023 On Friday, June 2, 2023, Mayor Tyrone Garner along with District Attorney Mark Dupree, Undersheriff Emmett Lockridge, Officers from the Kansas City, KS Police Department, and UG staff joined Moms Demand Action volunteers and community members to stand up against gun violence in Wyandotte County communities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Mayor News
Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Appointed Published on June 01, 2023 Congratulations to the newly appointed members of the Unified Government's newly formed Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council! Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration, Mayor News