UG Announces Developers Shortlisted for Redevelopment of Key Sites Published on September 28, 2023 A county-wide market analysis has also been published as a framework for economic development Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases, UG Forward
Unified Government Reopens RFQ Process for Redevelopment of 3 Sites Published on August 15, 2023 On Thursday, August 17, 2023, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS (UG) will reopen the request for qualifications for the redevelopment of three UG-owned sites for two weeks. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases, UG Forward
Unified Government launches new all-staff monthly email Published on August 15, 2023 The Unified Government has launched UG Monthly to connect staff to key information, program updates, staff stories, and more. Tagged as: , Announcements, UG Forward
Dennis L. Rubin Named as Interim Fire Chief Published on May 01, 2023 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis L. Rubin as Interim Fire Chief for the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD). With the recent retirement announcement from former Fire Chief Michael Callahan, Unified Government County Administration moved swiftly to fill the Fire Chief position. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, UG Forward
Unified Government to Host In-Person Career Expo May 11 Published on April 27, 2023 On Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 4-7PM, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas will host its first in-person career expo since the Covid-19 pandemic at Memorial Hall at 600 N. 7 Street, KCK, KS 66101. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, UG Forward
Economic Consultants Issue State of KCK Economy Report Published on April 03, 2023 Report will be the basis for an economic development strategic plan as part of an overall community visioning effort this year. The Unified Government is updating its comprehensive plan which will address economic development, housing, mobility, land use and urban design, and a host of other issues. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases, UG Forward
DotteLEADS Leadership Program Officially Kicks-Off for UG Employees Published on March 29, 2023 Thanks to a grant from the Kansas Leadership Center, 20 Unified Government (UG) employees were selected to participate in the inaugural DotteLEADS leadership development program. Tagged as: , Announcements, UG Forward
UG Continues Focus on Improving Communications Published on March 27, 2023 The Unified Government has been working to improve communications both within the organization and with our community. Check out the work underway by watching this presentation to the Administration & Human Services Standing Committee. Tagged as: , UG Forward
Johnston: Focused on Igniting Collaboration and Development Published on March 27, 2023 CEO/Mayor Tyrone A. Garner of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, officially introduced and welcomed David W. Johnston as permanent County Administrator this morning. Johnston was confirmed unanimously by the Board of Commissioners at the March 2, 2023, Full Commission Meeting. Tagged as: , Announcements, Mayor News, UG Forward
Mayor Garner Announces Appointment of Permanent County Administrator Published on March 03, 2023 At Thursday's Commission meeting, the Unified Government Board of Commissioners passed an unanimous resolution for the appointment of Mr. David W. Johnston as County Administrator. Tagged as: , Announcements, Mayor News, UG Forward