City of Wichita Kansas

The City is facing a significant budget shortfall, and planning for the future is already underway. In this challenging budget simulator, try to balance the budget by making tough choices based on what the community has outlined as top priorities: https://lnkd.in/gJiiVTG

Applications are open for 2025 Cultural Funding Operational Grants to organizations serving Wichita residents and visitors with dynamic arts and cultural programs. Get tips on preparing submission materials, application guidelines and more at wichita.gov/arts.

Wichita Fire Department Firefighter Ty Voth, badge number 1348, fell in the line of duty while bravely serving his community. Ty was a five year veteran of the department. He was selfless, dedicated and always put others before himself. We will share details on honoring Ty as they are available.

What is the City doing to save water during the drought? Some of our efforts include: 💧 ➡️ Reduce water use on City-owned land and golf courses 💧 ➡️ Use conservation-minded landscaping 💧 ➡️ Pause the usage of city fountains Check out more at https://lnkd.in/gdwkKjid

At 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 8 at City Hall we are holding an evening City Council meeting, and one topic will be the City's budget. Have thoughts about the budget? Come out to have your voice heard! Can't come? Tune in live here: https://lnkd.in/g7v6jHEF

Neighborhood Night Out is on Tuesday, August 13 this year. Learn how to sign up and plan an NNO event in your neighborhood at https://lnkd.in/gEj9n6uE

What is the City budget allocated toward? The two largest sources are: Salaries and benefits (42%) and contractuals (19%). You can learn more about the proposed 2025 budget here: https://lnkd.in/gfZdq_28

Where does the City of Wichita get its revenue? The two largest sources are: Charges for services (39%) and Property taxes (22%). You can learn more about the proposed 2025 budget here: https://lnkd.in/gfZdq_28

Congratulations to City of Wichita Community Service Representative Ana Lopez and Cultural Arts and Services Director Lindsay Benacka for being named to the 2024 class of Leadership Wichita: https://lnkd.in/gRyhfjhq

We are still in stage 1 of the drought, but if we go to stage 2, residents will be restricted to watering 1 day a week based on where they live. Help us stave off stage 2 and mandatory restrictions by reducing water use now. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdwkKjid