City of Overland Park

Now Hiring: Civil Engineers! Ready to shape the future of Overland Park's infrastructure? Join our Public Works team and take the lead in managing the design and construction of thoroughfare, street, bridge, storm sewer and maintenance projects. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact on our city's streets, sidewalks, and bridges, apply now at https://bit.ly/4hmgfn0 or explore other openings at recruit.opkansas.org.

Overland Park is honored to receive the 2024 Pioneer Award from the Kansas Chapter of the American Planning Association for FrameworkOP! This award highlights best practices in planning that creatively address community needs. FrameworkOP is a community-driven effort to update our comprehensive plan, guiding Overland Park's growth through 2045 while integrating our strategic vision, Forward OP. If you haven’t had the chance to check our FrameworkOP yet, you can explore the plan at https://bit.ly/3hfTi7e.

At last night’s City Council meeting, Mayor Curt Skoog officially proclaimed October as Filipino American Heritage Month in Overland Park. With the largest Filipino community in Kansas, we are proud to celebrate the rich cultural and historical contributions of Filipino Americans. Thank you to the Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City for joining us and for the important work you do through cultural, educational and service programs in our community!

City Council meets tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes: • Proclamations for Fire Prevention Week and Filipino American Heritage Month • Approval of planned expenditures for the annual maintenance programs View the full agenda and livestream at https://bit.ly/3BzP9bB.

Have you had a chance to check out Framework OP? We (and by "we," we mean you, your neighbors and the City) updated Overland Park's comprehensive plan earlier this year after months of community input. We hope you see some of the ideas you shared about housing, transportation, our economy and the environment come to life. Check out the Framework OP executive summary, or do a deep dive on the plan on our website: https://lnkd.in/gxZdqmx5

Doug, an Overland Park resident, and his son stopped by our Construction Debris Drop-Off event last weekend and later shared this thoughtful email with our team: “I want to commend and thank the volunteers and involved City staff who were there at the Construction Debris Drop-Off at Blue Valley Northwest this morning. As we finished dumping concrete and rocks into a dumpster, it started to rain, HARD. Staff and volunteers remained at their posts during the storm and continued to help residents unload their vehicles. We got pretty wet, but we’re only out in the rain for a few minutes. I’m sure the workers were soaked. They did a great job and I ask that you pass my thanks to these volunteers and staff!” We’re grateful for Doug’s kind words and appreciate the shout-out to the dedicated City staff and volunteers who make these services possible for our community. You all truly make Overland Park a better place to live! Want to request a service or share your appreciation for City staff? Head to www.opkansas.org/opcares.

Last night, the Overland Park City Council approved the 2025 Budget, which focuses on infrastructure improvements and citywide initiatives. Key updates include increased funding for public safety, infrastructure repairs and community programs. Learn more about what’s included in the budget at https://bit.ly/3Zjg8lC.

City Council meets tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes: • An agreement for a new sculpture at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens • A public hearing and adoption of the 2025 Budget, and more. View the full agenda and livestream at https://bit.ly/3ZlI5ZM.

Feeling on top of the world—or should we say, the Midwest? 🌍 Overland Park just made Livability's "Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Midwest" list! 🎉 From health to education to economy, we’ve got it all! 💪 Thanks to our amazing community for making OP such a special place to call home. Check out the list here: https://bit.ly/3JLH3Nn