City of Overland Park

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.

Last night, the Overland Park City Council approved the 2025 Budget, which focuses on infrastructure improvements and citywide initiatives. Key updates include increased funding for public safety, infrastructure repairs and community programs. Learn more about what’s included in the budget at https://bit.ly/3Zjg8lC.

City Council meets tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes: ? An agreement for a new sculpture at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens ? A public hearing and adoption of the 2025 Budget, and more. View the full agenda and livestream at https://bit.ly/3ZlI5ZM.

Feeling on top of the world—or should we say, the Midwest? ?? Overland Park just made Livability's "Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Midwest" list! ?? From health to education to economy, we’ve got it all! ?? Thanks to our amazing community for making OP such a special place to call home. Check out the list here: https://bit.ly/3JLH3Nn

We're super proud of our Public Works maintenance staff for this one: Earlier this year, our they found carefully preserved road signs proclaiming “City of Overland Park: Home of Miss America 1966, Debbie Bryant” that had been sitting in storage for nearly five decades. The team tracked Kansas’s first Miss America down and returned this special piece of history to Overland Park royalty. ?? “Overland Park will always be home,” Debbie shared. “It’s a point of pride. I can’t think of any better place to come from.” Listen to her story as she reconnects with a piece of her past. Read more about rediscovery of these historic signs at https://bit.ly/3Z7r5qe.

The City of Overland Park is proud to announce the hire of Doreen Jokerst as the city’s next Chief of Police. Jokerst brings over 25 years of experience in public safety, most recently serving as the Chief of Police at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she led the department to become Boulder County’s first nationally accredited police force. Her expertise and vision will be key in shaping the future of public safety in Overland Park, and we look forward to her contributions to our community when she joins us in October. Learn more about Jokerst and her background at https://bit.ly/4e1hdlU.

This past Saturday, Overland Park City Council members and staff joined the Public Works Department for their annual construction tour, starting with a visit to the Fire Training Center and Traffic Control System. This event encourages collaboration between city leadership and the experts behind key infrastructure projects, such as the 2024 Street Improvement Project and College and Metcalf Mobility Enhancements. Thank you to the Public Works team for guiding the tour and sharing your insights! Learn more about ongoing construction at https://bit.ly/3T8foM3.

City Council meets tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes: ? Endorsement of the 79th Street corridor plan ? Resolution to charge fees for charging City-owned electric vehicle charging stations View the full agenda and livestream at https://bit.ly/4cCfMJW.