Wichita District 2

The Wichita Music Census will launch soon, and we need your help to spread the word and encourage Wichitans 18 and older--who contribute to our city's music community in any way--to participate! This census, led by Sound Music Cities in partnership with City of Wichita- Government, Wichita State University WSU School of Art, Design and Creative Industries, Movement Musick & Kansas Arts Commission, is the first step to help determine the current needs, challenges, and opportunities for Wichita’s multifaceted music ecosystem.

Want to help shape the Wichita music scene? 🎵 🎶

➡️Learn more and sign up here: https://www.wichita.gov/1977/Wichita-Music-Census

Wichita is part of Kansas Music Cities Together, a year-long program to help Kansas communities better support their local music ecosystems. We’re looking for many voices, including organizations and individuals like you, to help us spread the word when the survey launches. The commitment itself is small: we just ask that you share the census with your network and encourage people to participate.

🥳Do you know who lives across the street or next door? National Night Out on Tuesday, August 11 is an opportunity to get to know the people who live around you. 🥳🎉🍔🌭🍦🎶If you want to close your street for the festivities, register your party and get street barricades 🚧🍊 for FREE (limited supply) at https://www.wichita.gov/NNO.

Our wonderful friends at The Salvation Army Wichita Citadel will start hosting this dinner on Wednesday!

I was honored to welcome everyone to today's "Employer Action Session: Child Care Solutions for Workforce Participation" organized by Child Start, Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, and the City of Wichita- Government. Child care isn't a women's issue or a family issue: it's an economic development issue. We all appreciated learning about MI Tri-Share Child Care from our Michigan colleagues: HealthWest, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Vibrant Futures, and Wonderschool. And thank you to our event sponsors, Greater Wichita Partnership, AGH CPAs & Advisors, and Martin Pringle Law Firm for supporting this important workshop!

See something that needs to be fixed? 🔧 🧰 🚧
We have a handy tool that lets you easily report issues you see on streets and public property like potholes, vandalism, clogged storm drains and more.

➡️Report issues online at https://www.wichita.gov/1013/Report-an-Issue or on our app - available for free on any app store.

This morning I attended the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony outside City of Wichita- Government Hall. It was a great honor to recognize our colleagues from the Wichita Police Department.

Congratulations to Teresa Veazey, Community Services Representative for Districts 2 and 5, for being given the Communicator of Achievement award by Kansas Professional Communicators (KPC). Winners are chosen for their exceptional achievement in the communications field, service to KPC and impact in the community.

Do you know someone in need of fresh produce? The Kansas Food Bank recently received a large donation of fresh lettuce and salad kits, so they are hosting a special distribution tomorrow (Thursday, May 14).