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Two housing developments, the Foxfire and Crosswater, are receiving about $4 million in pavement, water, and sewer upgra...
12/01/2025

Two housing developments, the Foxfire and Crosswater, are receiving about $4 million in pavement, water, and sewer upgrades. Council also approved a contract renewal between the city and the Derby Recreation Committee for the latter to manage the Rock River Rapids Aquatic Park.

Notes by Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/derby-city-council #:~:text=Board%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Sharon%20Ailslieger,-Two%20housing%20developments

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11/27/2025

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A plan to form a steering committee to review and update the city's comprehensive plan was put into motion. Items of int...
11/25/2025

A plan to form a steering committee to review and update the city's comprehensive plan was put into motion. Items of interest pertain to duplexes and density as well as "anti-monotony" standards of housing developments. A site plan of a vehicle repair shop was also approved.

Notes from Documenter Ayshia McCray

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/derby-planning-commission #:~:text=Board%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Ayshia%20McCray,-A%20plan%20to

A search for a new superintendent will be conducted in partnership with the Kansas Association of School Boards and surv...
11/21/2025

A search for a new superintendent will be conducted in partnership with the Kansas Association of School Boards and surveys and focus groups will be created to assess the community's needs. Cooperation between the district and WSU Tech might lead to new math and law classes.

Notes by Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/haysville-usd-261-school-board #:~:text=Board%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Sharon%20Ailslieger,-A%20search%20for

Construction of the HUB transit facility is progressing smoothly. The Executive Director of Downtown Wichita shared upda...
11/20/2025

Construction of the HUB transit facility is progressing smoothly. The Executive Director of Downtown Wichita shared updates on the Downtown Action Plan, which proposes more bike- and people-centered infrastructure, development along the Riverfront, and a new transit circulator.

Notes by Documenter Francie Foster

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/transit-advisory-board #:~:text=Transit%20Advisory%20Board-,Notes%20by%20Francie%20Foster,-Construction%20of%20the

Latitude, a K-9 specializing in accelerant identification, was welcomed to the Sedgwick County Fire District 1. The boar...
11/20/2025

Latitude, a K-9 specializing in accelerant identification, was welcomed to the Sedgwick County Fire District 1. The board then expressed concerns about allocating $200,000 to purchase three pickup trucks for the department. They ultimately tepidly approved the bid.

Notes by Documenter Ricky Jacques

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/sedgctycommissioners-sx44s #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Ricky%20Jacques

Three finalists for Wichita City Manager—Mark Freitag, Dennis Marstall, and Donte Martin—answered 15 questions on homele...
11/19/2025

Three finalists for Wichita City Manager—Mark Freitag, Dennis Marstall, and Donte Martin—answered 15 questions on homelessness, housing costs, public trust, economic growth, and city services. Each highlighted experience, partnerships, and strategies to strengthen Wichita.

Notes by Documenter Rami Stucky

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/local-public-forums #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Rami%20Stucky

Have you ever thought of becoming a Wichita Documenter? Join us Monday, November 24 at 2:00 pm at the Haysville Communit...
11/18/2025

Have you ever thought of becoming a Wichita Documenter? Join us Monday, November 24 at 2:00 pm at the Haysville Community Library for a 2-hour training. Learn how you can be paid to help create transparency in our local government and bring a stronger civic involvement in our city and county. Use the QR code to sign up or click on the link below.

https://wichita-ks.documenters.org/workshops/wichita-documenters-orientation-1566/

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