City of Overland Park

We’re celebrating BIG today—Overland Park’s Strategic Communications Director, Meg Ralph, has been named Kansas Communicator of the Year by the Kansas Association of Public Information Officers! Meg’s been crafting stories, sharing updates and keeping Overland Park residents in the know for over eight years. She makes staying informed easy, engaging and even entertaining. Basically, she’s kind of a big deal. ?? (And no, Meg didn’t write this post—we wouldn’t let her downplay her own big moment!) Meg, you’ve set the bar high, and we’re so lucky to have you. Congrats on this incredible honor! ??

At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Mayor Curt Skoog proclaimed today, November 20, as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day in Overland Park! From interactive maps to location-based analyses, GIS helps Overland Park operate smarter and stronger. Thank you to our talented GIS division for their dedication to making our community better every day! ??

City Council meets tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes: ? Public Hearing for the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program ? Agreement for OPFD to provide fire services in Merriam View the full agenda and livestream at https://bit.ly/3O8vi6i.

Now Hiring: Civil Engineers! Ready to shape the future of Overland Park's infrastructure? Join our Public Works team and take the lead in managing the design and construction of thoroughfare, street, bridge, storm sewer and maintenance projects. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact on our city's streets, sidewalks, and bridges, apply now at https://bit.ly/4hmgfn0 or explore other openings at recruit.opkansas.org.

Overland Park is honored to receive the 2024 Pioneer Award from the Kansas Chapter of the American Planning Association for FrameworkOP! This award highlights best practices in planning that creatively address community needs. FrameworkOP is a community-driven effort to update our comprehensive plan, guiding Overland Park's growth through 2045 while integrating our strategic vision, Forward OP. If you haven’t had the chance to check our FrameworkOP yet, you can explore the plan at https://bit.ly/3hfTi7e.

At last night’s City Council meeting, Mayor Curt Skoog officially proclaimed October as Filipino American Heritage Month in Overland Park. With the largest Filipino community in Kansas, we are proud to celebrate the rich cultural and historical contributions of Filipino Americans. Thank you to the Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City for joining us and for the important work you do through cultural, educational and service programs in our community!

City Council meets tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes: ? Proclamations for Fire Prevention Week and Filipino American Heritage Month ? Approval of planned expenditures for the annual maintenance programs View the full agenda and livestream at https://bit.ly/3BzP9bB.

Have you had a chance to check out Framework OP? We (and by "we," we mean you, your neighbors and the City) updated Overland Park's comprehensive plan earlier this year after months of community input. We hope you see some of the ideas you shared about housing, transportation, our economy and the environment come to life. Check out the Framework OP executive summary, or do a deep dive on the plan on our website: https://lnkd.in/gxZdqmx5

Doug, an Overland Park resident, and his son stopped by our Construction Debris Drop-Off event last weekend and later shared this thoughtful email with our team: “I want to commend and thank the volunteers and involved City staff who were there at the Construction Debris Drop-Off at Blue Valley Northwest this morning. As we finished dumping concrete and rocks into a dumpster, it started to rain, HARD. Staff and volunteers remained at their posts during the storm and continued to help residents unload their vehicles. We got pretty wet, but we’re only out in the rain for a few minutes. I’m sure the workers were soaked. They did a great job and I ask that you pass my thanks to these volunteers and staff!” We’re grateful for Doug’s kind words and appreciate the shout-out to the dedicated City staff and volunteers who make these services possible for our community. You all truly make Overland Park a better place to live! Want to request a service or share your appreciation for City staff? Head to www.opkansas.org/opcares.