Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas: Livable Neighborhoods (April 23, 2026)
By Masha Mackey, Kansas City Documenter
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Summary
- Health department representatives gave an update on the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), highlighting county priorities in housing, healthcare access, violence prevention, behavioral health and jobs/education, along with programs already underway.
- A speaker from the Unified Government Parks & Recreation Department presented a citizen survey to help determine future improvements at Welborn Park. The survey is available in English and Spanish.
- Local government departments, schools, nonprofits and service agencies shared public resources and upcoming events, including budget input sessions, an expungement fair, youth safety programs, volunteer cleanups and health fairs.
Notes
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