City Tri-Governmental Meeting
Notes by Sharon Ailslieger
Wichita, Sedgwick County, and USD 259 leaders discussed shared services, budget priorities, school safety, homelessness, mental health, and future collaboration. Topics included Future Ready expansion, downtown improvements, transit options for students, and state funding.
Notes by Susan Miner
City, County, and School leaders hosted a follow-up town hall to discuss progress on the community recommendations from June. Residents voiced concerns on schools, mental health, environment, and collaboration. Officials pledged continued joint efforts.
Notes by Francie Foster
The purpose of the first ever tri-governmental meeting was to discuss how various agencies could collaborate. Ultimately, participants wanted to support USD 259's job preparedness program and felt that sharing the administrative duties at Future Ready Centers made sense.