Jackson County proposes 5 cent senior tax levy on November ballot
By Jill Draper Go ahead and apply now for Jackson County’s new senior tax credit
South Kansas City Alliance
KCPS superintendent discusses the district’s recent turnaround
“KCPS has not passed voter approved G.O. bonds since the 1960s. That’s unheard of.”
Police Chief holds first listening session in south KC
Attendees will break out into smaller groups to discuss the chief’s plans and report their thoughts and concerns
Candidate Forum for 5th and 6th District City Council on March 8
The South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and South Kansas City Alliance to host candidates in advance of April 4 election.
KCPD Chief Stacey Graves addresses issues with south KC residents
“We have more funding than officers.”
Kansas City to model Tampa’s program to reduce violence
The highly successful program in Tampa targets the most violent six percent of offenders who commit about 60 percent of that city’s violent crime.
Historic trails proponent to be honored at breakfast
Historic trails proponent Lou Austin and many more will be honored at the SKCA awards breakfast on Thursday.
South KC Alliance to honor community members at breakfast event
Approximately 100 nominations were submitted to award those who have improved their community.
Leadership Classes
South Kansas City neighborhood leaders are urged to sign up before the March 1 deadline
Santa Wonderland
Children can personally visit with Santa Claus from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 16,
Gotta gripe with the City? Authorities visit south KC to hear your problems
The free event allows residents and business owners with concerns about city, county or state government services to discuss them face-to-face with authority figures.
City Manager Names Parts of Town to Receive Bond Funding
135th Street and Holmes Rd did not make the cut this year. John Sharp gives the run down on what did, as well as the Bannister Federal Complex clean up plans, Hickman Mills board of education vacancies, and the Cornerstone Awards.
Jobs and Business Opportunities Are Growing in South Kansas City
John Sharp’s column for the week on the SKCA Economic Development Summit, upcoming Leaf and Brush Pick Up, Ballot Issues, and Upcoming Events.
Got a Problem? Air Them with the City Saturday Morning
Kansas City residents with problems or concerns about city services cSharpJohnan discuss them directly with appropriate city staff from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 22, at Evangel Church, 1414 East 103rd Street, at a problem solving session sponsored by the South Kansas City Alliance.
City Looks Toward April 4 Ballot for Bond Proposal
South KC Perspective City Looks Toward April 4 Ballot for Bond Proposal By John Sharp