Government

Mayor to attend leadership summit
September 30, 2008
Shawnee Mayor Jeff Meyers is scheduled to be among the elected leaders and managers from Johnson County’s city and county governments who will gather Friday for the third annual Johnson County Leadership Summit.
Recycling program won’t expand yet
September 24, 2008
Some city officials say the city of Shawnee is being too cautious when it comes to expanding a parks recycling program.
Justice Center doors open
Visitors give stamp of approval to new $22 million complex
September 23, 2008
Tammy Manthei couldn’t keep the smile from her face Saturday as she excitedly welcomed the visitors who stepped into the new Shawnee Municipal Court.
Survey supports western Shawnee center
September 23, 2008
Shawnee residents love their walking, hiking and biking trails.
Justice Center ready for unveiling
September 16, 2008
The city of Shawnee hopes residents will join in Saturday at the annual Public Safety Open House, which this year will be at the new Justice Center, 5850 Renner Road, on the northeast corner of Interstate 435 and Johnson Drive.
City set to create first TIF district
September 16, 2008
With general approval Monday from the Shawnee Planning Commission, Shawnee soon may have its first Tax Increment Financing district.
Environmentally-friendly design enforced in building of new Shawnee Justice Center
September 9, 2008
Shawnee city employees are making the move over the next few weeks to the new Justice Center complex, and they are moving to a much healthier and “greener” environment.
Hazard-free Shawnee
Household Hazardous Wate facility taking appointments for weekend clean-up event
September 9, 2008
Before trying to throw out those half-used cans of paint and wood stain, or especially those old bottles of pool chemicals or pesticides, county officials are hoping residents remember the harm it might do to the environment and consider disposing of it properly.
Council gives OK to bike lanes
September 9, 2008
Monticello Road from Midland Drive south will be built as a four-lane road, but striped as a three-lane road with bicycle lanes.
Reminder: city departments move this week
September 2, 2008
Shawnee residents near Shawnee Mission Parkway and Barker Road won’t be seeing fire trucks as often anymore.
As pool season ends, residency questions begin
September 2, 2008
Blia Her of Merriam welcomes the idea of being allowed to visit Shawnee’s pools more often. “I came today because I came with her,” she said, pointing to friend Mary Jo Doyle, a Shawnee resident. “I would come more often if I could.”
New bond rating, low interest rates save city $1.2 million
September 2, 2008
It seems the city of Shawnee’s frugal methods have earned it some financial benefits.
Research triangle’ hinges on vote
Sales tax would fund KU, KSU facilities in county
September 2, 2008
Johnson County voters recently approved extending a quarter-cent county sales tax with no sunset to help fund public safety rather than area school districts, but in November, voters will consider another sales tax for education.
Monticello study seeks public input
City awards engineering contract for northern corridor of road
August 27, 2008
The city says it wants to take a new approach to planning the reconstruction of Monticello Road north of Shawnee Mission Parkway, but one city official worries it’s a waste of money.
Residents question Monticello moves
August 20, 2008
Some residents along Monticello Road say the city didn’t even try to answer their questions before it began condemnation proceedings for right-of-way to widen the road south of Shawnee Mission Parkway.

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