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The Citizen Satisfaction Survey’s Importance to the $800 Million Bond to Fix Kansas City’s Infrastructure

By Bo McCall, Analyst, City Manager’s Office of Performance Management The citizen satisfaction survey has become recognized as one of the highest-value investments by Kansas City, Missouri’s local government into data-driven management and public engagement. On April 4, 2017, Kansas City voters approved an $800 million infrastructure repair plan that was the largest general obligation […]

Voters say “Yes” to $800 million infrastructure program; City Manager lays out implementation strategy

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2017 The approval of an $800 million plan to repair Kansas City’s crumbling infrastructure means residents want to move quickly to improve sidewalks, streets and buildings – a directive that’s being taken seriously at City Hall. City administrators and planners were already working Wednesday to start implementing the […]

Infrastructure repair plan approved by City Council; Residents will vote on April 4, 2017

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 19, 2017 The City Council on Thursday passed an ordinance placing an $800 million infrastructure repair plan on the April 4 ballot, seeking resident approval for a comprehensive capital improvements program. The program would use revenue created by issuing approximately $40 million in bonds each year for 20 years. […]

Infrastructure repair is a go!

First wave of infrastructure projects announced With a vote of confidence from residents firmly in place, City Manager Troy Schulte is revealing the first wave of projects needed to start repairing the crumbling infrastructure that Kansas City, Missouri citizens have complained about for years. Schulte has sent a letter to Mayor Sly James and the City […]

Marlborough neighborhood to benefit from green infrastructure improvements

Kansas City is emerging as a leader in developing strategic and data-driven solutions for the City’s combined sewer overflows, which are estimated to total 6.4 billion gallons of overflow each year. In 2010, Kansas City’s Federal Consent Decree became the first in the nation to receive approval from the EPA for the use of green […]

Marlborough neighborhood to benefit from green infrastructure improvements

June 13, 2017, Meeting

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2017 A meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri was held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, Kansas City. PRESENT: Commissioner Leland M. Shurin, President Commissioner Angela Wasson-Hunt, Treasurer Mayor Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr., Member […]

Special event set for July 15 to help close digital divide in KCMO; Experts volunteer to help residents find online access

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2017 A community event to help people gain access to low-cost internet, computer classes and affordable computers is set for July 15, as the ongoing movement to get more Kansas Citians connected gains momentum. Mayor Sly James will deliver opening remarks at Digital Inclusion Awareness Day, which will […]

City sets more public hearings to discuss KCI proposal

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2017 The City Council is inviting the public to offer more feedback on the unique proposal to privately finance a single terminal at Kansas City International Airport. Two additional public hearings are set for June 5 and June 8, bringing to four the forums that have been provided for residents and […]

Public hearings scheduled to discuss new KCI terminal

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2017 The City of Kansas City, Missouri, is considering an innovative proposal to privately finance a new, single terminal at Kansas City International Airport and residents are being encouraged to join the discussion. That’s why two public hearings are set for next week. These hearings will provide residents […]