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March 2023

Women in Public Service

Join us for lunch and hear from Judge Amy Cline!


Judge Amy Fellows Cline joined the Court of Appeals after a 20-year career as a litigator, handling civil, criminal, and administrative law matters in state and federal courts. She represented clients in trial courts across Kansas, as well as before appellate courts, the Kansas Corporation Commission, Kansas Department of Labor, Kansas Human Rights Commission, and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 


April 20

11:45 am - 1:00 pm

WSU Marcus Welcome Center

Register for Lunch

#TeamPPMC

Kate discussing strategic planning at the 2023 KSGFOA Spring Symposium!

#TeamPPMC having a great time at our quarterly retreat. Thanks IMA for hosting us!

Congrats Claudia Amaro and AB&C Bilingual Resources on your new location downtown!

Corinthian reading to kiddos at Spaght Elementary for Read Across America

Dulcinea presenting PPMC research to Derby City Council members

Abigail helping out her fellow CUPSO members by leading a communications webinar

Project Spotlight: Economic Analysis

The PPMC is conducting an economic impact and feasibility study for the City of Abilene to assess the effect a sports complex will have on the local economy, including:


  • Potential job creation
  • Tax revenue
  • Operational feasibility
  • Financial viability
  • Other costs and benefits not typically considered


Does your community need something similar? Contact Dr. Dulcinea Rakestraw!

Thanks, Clerks!

KCCEOA Institute & Academy


The PPMC enjoyed having KCCEOA Institute and Academy in Wichita March 6-10 for education and training. There were 39 county clerks attending Institute and 40 county clerks attending Academy this year. KCCEOA is a wonderful association to work with.

CCMFOA Spring Conference


The 2023 CCMFOA Spring Conference was held in Manhattan, KS from March 22 to March 23. There were a total of 135 city clerks in attendance. This was a great opportunity to provide professional development and training to this great association.

Kansas Broadband Roadshow

Please share with your networks!


The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) wants you to share your thoughts on internet connectivity in your neighborhood. Help KOBD build the future of the Internet in Kansas.


  • Oberlin | April 5 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Oakley | April 5 | Noon to 1:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Goodland | April 5 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Baldwin City | April 10 | 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Kansas City | April 11 | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Paola | April 13 | 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Olathe | April 13 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Register here.

PPMC Blog

Women's History Month 2023

Abigail Hammack & Briaja Tucker


Happy Women’s History Month! There is still time to celebrate and honor the accomplishments, challenges, and joys of women. Need some ideas? We’ll get you started...


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