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Board of Commissioners - Media
Published: Jul 2, 2026
Alan Howes Appointed Interim County Administrator
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution approving the appointment of Alan Howes as the Interim County Administrator. This appointment follows the process outlined in the Unified Government Charter, requiring the mayor to appoint and the Board of Commissioners to consent. The agreement for Mr. Howes will be at terms not to exceed those of the current County Administrator. The resolution was moved by Commissioner Comp and seconded by Commissioner Howard, passing with a vote of 8-0 [cite: 176-196].
Commission Reviews Capital Improvement Plan Amidst Funding Constraints
The commission discussed the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) presentation, noting that the total capital needs presented by seven departments amounted to over $50 million. A key point emphasized was that the government will not be able to fund all requests due to limited resources, and some departments may not receive all requested funding. The discussion highlighted the need to balance the budget by August 6th, considering that adding more projects could deplete the fund balance [cite: 230-237, 277-279]. The presentation also connected CIP requests to community survey priorities, identifying areas for improvement in public safety, infrastructure, parks and recreation, and technology, with specific concerns raised about police visibility, emergency response times, street maintenance, and stormwater management [cite: 245-274].
Wyandotte County Finance Department Earns Prestigious GFOA Triple Crown Award
The Finance Department and Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Shelly Kennevan, were honored with the Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) Triple Crown Award. This distinction is achieved by a small percentage of local governments nationwide, recognizing excellence in budgeting, financial reporting, transparency, and accountability. Out of nearly 39,000 local governments in the US, only 441 received this award for 2024. The award highlights the department's critical behind-the-scenes work in maintaining public trust and ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer resources [cite: 128-132].
Wyandotte County Proclaims July as Secure Firearm Storage Awareness Month
The commission recognized Carla Oppenheimer and Grandparents for Gun Safety with a proclamation declaring July as Secure Firearm Storage Awareness Month. This initiative, in partnership with the health department's Lock It Up program, aims to reduce preventable injuries and deaths by promoting responsible firearm ownership and secure storage practices. The program provides free gun locks to the community. Ms. Oppenheimer highlighted that their Lock It for Love program has distributed over 10,000 gun locks and noted that millions of children live in homes with unsecured firearms, emphasizing the role of locks in preventing unintentional shootings [cite: 41-58].
Wyandotte County Receives $3.7 Million EPA Cleanup Grant
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, was awarded a cooperative agreement for a cleanup grant from the EPA, valued at $3.7 million. This grant is among the top 10 largest awards given nationwide by the EPA. The EPA acknowledged the outstanding application and the significant commitment of time and energy invested by the unified government in its preparation. The Brownfields program, established in 1995, aims to help communities clean up and revitalize Brownfield sites, expecting benefits for both the environment and local economies [cite: 110-121].
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