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
Congratulations Graduates: Message from Mayor Tyrone Garner Published on May 24, 2023 Mayor Tyrone A. Garner would like to congratulate all the Class of 2023 graduates of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS. Tagged as: , Announcements, Mayor News
Golden Spike Ceremony Marks Groundbreaking for Rock Island Bridge Published on May 18, 2023 Public, private, philanthropic and corporate leaders and investors gather 40-feet above the Kansas River to celebrate transforming an abandoned 1905 railroad bridge into a trailhead and entertainment district. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Mayor News, Media Releases
Happy Mother's Day Message from Mayor Tyrone Garner Published on May 12, 2023 In honor of Mother's Day, Mayor Tyrone A. Garner would like to wish all of the Mothers and Mother-like figures of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS a very Happy Mother's Day! Tagged as: , Announcements, Mayor News