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Hello!
May is in full swing, and we are excited to bring you this month's UG Monthly Employee Newsletter.
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? As public servants we constantly focus on providing service to others. Don't forget to take time for self-care. Remember you are your greatest investment. Check out the mental health resource information provided below from the UG Wellness Center.
This month's newsletter is jammed packed with lots of employee accomplishments, spotlights, volunteer opportunities, resources and so much more...
We want to hear from you and celebrate the great things that are happening here at the UG. If you and your department have any major accomplishments, team photos, or upcoming events, please keep us posted by emailing: communications@wycokck.org.
Keep up the Impactful Work!
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The following individuals joined the Unified Government family in the month of March!
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- Nicholas Bejarano - Public Works
- Julian Bussone - KCKPD
- Randy Campbell - Public Works
- Jessica English - Emergency Management
- JaRon Guess - Parks & Recreation
- Tara Kincaid - Neighborhood Resource Center
- Garrett Ledoux - KCKPD
- Robin Lehman - KCKPD
- Imani McGill - Sheriff's Office
- Osiris Nunez Espinoza - Urban Planning
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- Luis Robles - Public Works
- Nichelle Sacco - Appraiser's Office
- Becky Scaife - Clerk's Office
- Jennifer Tarwater - Emergency Management
- Norma Torres - Finance Department
- Adriana Unruh-Carey - Sheriff's Office
- Larmon Witt - Sheriff's Office
- Hailee Zeller - District Attorney's Office
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Honoring Many Years of Service!
Congratulations to Juvenile Detention Center Director Terri Broadus and Major Charles Patrick on your many years of dedicated service to the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office and our community! Sending you many blessings and lots of relaxation in your retirement.
Department Spotlights!
Public Works Celebrates 2024 Progress During
Public Works Week 🛠️
This week we are excited to celebrate National Public Works Week. This year’s NPWW theme, “People, Purpose, Presence,” captures the driving force behind every road repaired, every pipe monitored, and every plan laid for Kansas City, Kansas' (KCK) future.
Public Works Week serves as a national reminder of the often-unseen efforts that keep communities safe, clean, and connected.
Thank you to all of our amazing Public Works crews!
Read More: Public Works Celebrates 2024 Progress During Public Works Week – Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS
Honoring National Police Week
Last week we honored #NationalPoliceWeek. Let us continue to take a moment to honor and say thank you to the many brave men and women who put on the badge to serve our community with courage, integrity, and unwavering dedication. 💙
Let us also remember those law enforcement officers who gave up their lives in the line of duty. May we forever Respect, Honor, and Remember.💐
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UG Legal Department Toy Drive
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The UG Legal Department rallied to gather games and toys for Wellbeing Week in Law.
They collected the items for juvenile CINC court for the children brought before the court.
Keep up the great work!
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Vision Zero Action Plan
Aiming to Eliminate All Traffic Fatalities and Injuries
As part of our Vision Zero Initiative, we recently conducted a bus tour with community stakeholders visiting high-crash locations the community has identified to discuss key safety issues.
The goal of Vision Zero is to eliminate all traffic fatalities & serious injuries in Wyandotte County.
Your voice matters in making this community a safer place to commute!
There's still 10 days to leave feedback and identify potential high-crash areas on our online map by visiting: wycokck.org/visionzero
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Volunteer Opportunities: UG Community Clean Ups |
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Looking to help beautify our community?
If so, please join us for the first of many UG Staff Community Clean-ups days.
We will go out as a group to designated areas throughout the community to clean the streets and neighborhoods.
Sign up today for the next UG Community clean up happening on Friday, June 13th, exactly one year away from the World Cup.
The June cleanup will take place in the neighborhood around Northeast 7th Street. (Complete details will be confirmed once employees sign up.
Sign up Today:
communications@wycokck.org
More Info: WyCo/KCK: Community Clean-Up Events – Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS
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Thank you to the UG Earth Day Cleanup crew! This group canvassed a three-block radius in downtown KCK. UG employees collected over 29 full 42-gallon trash bags full of trash and 4 tires. (Select the below photo to read more)
UG Employees Collaborate to Build a Playground in One Day!
What do you get when you gather 45 committed community members?
A new playground at St. Johns Park in the Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Built in one Day!
On May 7, 2025, volunteers from several Unified Government departments, including Parks and Recreation, Environmental Services, Building & Logistics, Fleet, and DOTS, collaborated with members of the Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Association and a host of community members to build a playground at St. Johns Park in the Strawberry Hill Neighborhood. Read More.
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UG Employee Appreciation Program |
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County Administration is excited to reintroduce the UG Employee Appreciation Program. This program allows department heads to nominate employees each month that show great customer service and dedication by going above and beyond in their daily work.
Employees will have the opportunity to take advantage of various events around town such as, KC Monarchs tickets, Sporting KC game tickets, concerts at Azura Amphitheater, festivals, and various special events.
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May 2025 - UG Employee Appreciation Recipients
Nominated by: Enviornmental Services Director Jeff Miles
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Stevin Summers – Stevin in Environmental Services has proactively taken the initiative to lead a cost-saving investigation aimed at identifying and eliminating redundant landline and cell phone lines within our utility. His efforts have already resulted in saving thousands of dollars, directly benefiting both our department and the ratepayers of this community. In recognition of his outstanding contribution, Jeff Miles would like to commend Stevin and offer a well-deserved reward.
- Last Tuesday evening, a sewer overflow was reported near Rosedale Middle School. Environmental Services team members Chad Mooberry, Brad Phillips, Levi Rodriguez, and Luis Garcia promptly responded to the scene. After locating the overflow deep in the woods downstream from the school, the team worked into the evening, using chainsaws to clear fallen trees and gain access to the manhole. Despite challenging conditions, they made several determined attempts and were ultimately able to restore flow to the sewer line, ensuring that school operations could continue uninterrupted the following morning. Their dedication and teamwork are truly commendable.
UG Employees, keep up the amazing work!!!
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DOTS - Stay Safe: Cybersecurity Resources
Register Directly in Workday
In-Person Cybersecurity Training
Employees need to login to Workday, then use the below links. There are instructions written out in the LMS trainings on how to register for a FEMA Student ID, how to register for training, and the dates/times/locations of training.
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Stay tuned for BIG news about the Memorial Hall Centennial Celebration
Who's Ready to Ride?
Bikeshare is Back for the 2025 Season
With bike hubs across Rosedale and one in front of the Municipal Building (701 N. 7th Street, KCK), you now have another (greener) way to get around KCK – and what a beautiful day to get started with an electric-assist bike. Those hills will be a breeze!
You can rent an ebike at any of the bike hubs and ride/lock your bike anywhere east of 635 in KCK or take it into surrounding jurisdictions within the RideKC network (including KCMO and North Kansas City).
Unified Government Membership
PLUS, as employees of the Unified Government, you are eligible for 80 minutes FREE daily because of our group membership. Download the app, enter the Code: UG9722 and jump on an ebike today!
Spread the word!
Individuals who need assistance can sign up for an annual membership of just $10 – and you don’t need to have a credit or debit card to participate. Otherwise, it costs $1.00 to unlock an ebike and $0.15/minute to ride. You can buy a 24-hour pass, 30-day membership, 90-day membership, or an annual membership of $149 with 80 minutes of free riding time per day. Read more about the eBike features and hub locations: RideKC Bike – Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS
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Select the graphic below to learn more about the wonderful mental health benefits you receive as an employee through the UG Road to Wellness Program.
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