(Sedgwick County, Kan.) – Residents are encouraged to learn about Sedgwick County’s new strategic planning efforts and offer feedback during several upcoming meetings:

  • Monday, Oct. 7 – Commissioner Pete Meitzner’s joint District Advisory Meeting with Councilwoman Becky Tuttle, 6:30 p.m., Rockwell Library, 5939 E. 9th St. North

  • Monday, Oct. 7 – Commissioner Michael O’Donnell’s joint District Advisory Meeting with Councilman Jeff Blubaugh, 6:30 p.m., Alford Library, 3447 S. Meridian

  • Monday, Oct. 14 – Commissioner Lacey Cruse’s District 4 Citizens Advisory Board, 6 p.m., McAdams Recreation Center, 1329 E. 13th St. North

  • Thursday, Oct. 17 – Commissioner Jim Howell’s Community Input Meeting, 6 p.m., Derby Public Library, 1600 E. Walnut Grove Road, Derby

Wichita State University’s Public Policy and Management Center has been facilitating Sedgwick County’s strategic planning process since February, engaging employees at all levels, and keeping Commissioners updated on the process. Topics have included attracting and retaining workers, internal communications and public messaging, and ways to move the County forward over the next five years. The community will have the opportunity to provide input throughout September and October before Commissioners receive a final plan in November. Additional meetings will be forthcoming.

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