Greetings District 6 Friends,
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly newsletter! We hope you find items of interest in the articles and at the links provided. Please let us know if you have ideas, information, or events you would like to see featured in a future edition. We always welcome your feedback and suggestions.
Please stay safe, stay well and stay home,
Cindy Claycomb
Wichita City Council
Vice-Mayor
District 6 Council Member
|
|
District 6 Coffee
Online
Saturday, April 25, 2020
9-10:00 a.m.
From the comfort of your home, joins us via Zoom or Facebook Live as we hear a presentation from the Public Policy & Management Center at WSU and Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) on the future transportation. What do community members expect out of transportation options and infrastructure in the coming years?
Stay tuned for a special announcement with links to this online meeting.
|
|
Tribute to our heroes on the front lines
|
|
Tribute to Police, Fire, EMTs, First Responders, and all health care professionals until the coronavirus threat is over.
|
|
|
|
The latest updates on dos-and dont's
Do you have questions about the Governor's Executive Order for COVID-19 Response Efforts?
Do you have questions about the safety of open businesses, childcare, and how to make ends meet?
The Kansas Department Of Heath and Environment has you covered. Click
HERE
for all the updates and essential news.
Sedgwick County
and the
City of Wichita
are also keeping us supplied with information and updates.
|
|
ANNOUNCEMENT:
New claims process! In an effort to relieve some of the strain placed on IT systems by the overwhelming number of claims coming in at the same time, claimants are asked to file an application for benefits and weekly claims on certain days by the first letter of their last name. This process is called “Gating” and will ensure more Kansans access to file.
- If you need to file an unemployment application or weekly claim and your last name begins with the letter A - M, file a claim on Sunday (after noon), Tuesday, or Thursday.
- If you need to file an unemployment application or weekly claim and your last name begins with the letter N - Z, file a claim on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
- Saturdays will be reserved for anyone who has not previously been able to file a claim.
Remember: claims filed on either Sunday or Monday will be paid at the same time, so there is no disadvantage to you if your last name is Zook and you file on Monday instead of Sunday. By participating in the gating program, it will help to ensure that all Kansans eligible for unemployment insurance benefits will have access to the system.
|
|
|
|
WICHITA AREA FOOD SOURCES
Thanks to the generosity that Wichita is known for, there is an abundance of
food pantries and prepared foods
throughout Sedgwick County that will help you makes ends meet.
|
|
WPS offering free grab-and-go meals
WPS Nutrition Services is providing free grab-and-go meals twice a week with breakfast items for any child ages 1-18.
On Mondays we will distribute two breakfasts and lunches, and on Wednesdays we will distribute three breakfasts and three lunches.
Only children who are present can receive a meal. Meals will be offered 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at 18 locations.
Wichita Transit is offering free bus rides to and from meal locations 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for WPS students and accompanying guardians. To see a list of bus routes, go to
wichitatransit.org
|
|
|
Wind Surge raises money for
The Wichita Community Foundation
What was to be the opening day for the first home game of the Wichita Wind Surge has now come and gone. And while the coronavirus has postponed the magic that accompanies the beginning of the season in this breathtakingly beautiful ballpark, it has not dampened the spirit or resolve of the Wichita Wind Surge. They are working closely with Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball and the Pacific Coast League to reschedule the opener at a time when local, state and federal officials determine that public gatherings may resume as they place the health and well-being of our community first.
In an effort to connect with the fans, and to support those in need, the Wind Surge created a “No Place Like Home” T-shirt to support the Wichita Community Foundation’s
STAND WITH WICHITA
Covid-19 Emergency Fund. In less than the first six hours, over $10,000.00 was raised to support those in need, and orders continue to be placed via their website
www.windsurge.com
.
|
|
|
|
Youth Substance Use Prevention Contest
Time to see what
#
prevention
is all about - from a youth's perspective! Participants will use
#
SafeStreetsWichita
when uploading their message, then will receive a PM from Safe Streets with the parent release form.
Youth 18 & under residing in Sedgwick County are eligible to participate.
|
|
Primary Election - August 4, 2020,
Partisan Primary Election
(Democratic Party and Republican Party)
General Election - November 3, 2020, Presidential General Election
If you would like to VOTE BY MAIL,
click here
to download an advance ballot application. Please note, a separate application is required for each person and for each election. Clear photos of applications may be submitted via email to
voterinformation@sedgwick.gov
.
If you would like to register to vote or update your voter registration,
click here
. If you need to download a voter registration application,
click here
. Clear photos of applications may be submitted via email to
voterinformation@sedgwick.gov
.
To check your current voter registration information,
click here
|
|
|
|
The Future of Transportation
The Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) is seeking your support in helping to spread the word to encourage public participation in the Future of Transportation Survey effort. The survey will gauge perceptions of transportation priorities and future innovation - such as driverless cars. The survey, which is available in English and Spanish and is open until April 30.
SURVEY
|
|
The following distribution sites are located in District VI.
Hadley Middle School 1101 Dougherty Ave., Wichita, KS 67212
Marshall Middle School 1510 Payne St., Wichita, KS 67203
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle School 207 S. Sheridan St., Wichita, KS 67213
Pleasant Valley Middle School 2220 W. 29th St. N., Wichita, KS 67204
|
|
Staff is available during regular business hours to take calls and assist people over the phone and via email. Contact us at (316) 303-8042 or email
Ana Lopez
.
|
|
The following services/programs at the Evergreen Neighborhood Resource Center have been impacted:
DCF Services:
Until further notice, the Evergreen DCF worker will not be available. You can call DCF at (316) 337-7000, drop off forms at the DCF main office at 2601 S. Oliver, or visit the DCF website at
dcf.ks.gov
to apply for programs.
Hot Spots:
Hot spot devices are expected to be returned on their original due date. Staff will be on site to accept devices during our regular business hours. Service will be suspended on all late devices. Hot spot rentals will resume when Evergreen re-opens.
|
|
Contact 211, United Way’s information and referral service. Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898-211. They can answer your questions about the coronavirus. We’ve partnered with local and state officials to have accurate, current information.
United Way 211 is conducting coronavirus screenings for Sedgwick County. The Sedgwick County Health Department asked us to screen patients who think they might need COVID-19 testing. If you think you might need testing, dial 2-1-1.
|
|
Video Conferencing Etiquette
During this time of social distancing, in person meetings have largely been replaced by video conference calls. Take the following information into consideration so you don't find yourself committing a major faux pas at the next big meeting. Or, share this with a coworker to help them out the next time they're making one of these mistakes.
|
|
- Mute yourself when not speaking
- Be on time
- Ensure your technology works correctly
- Use technology to fully engage remote participants
- Choose the proper software and hardware
- Wear work-appropriate clothing
- Frame the camera correctly
- Have the right lighting
- Look into the camera
- Pay attention
|
|
|
|
Call the Library with Your Questions
If you have questions about your account, need help looking up a phone number, want to register for a library card or need reading recommendations, your Wichita Public Library staff is here to help. Call 261-8500 between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
|
|
|
|
Access Digital Magazines with Flipster
With Flipster, you can download digital versions of magazines from a selection of popular titles, including Vogue, Sports Illustrated, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit and others. Magazines download in an easy-to-read digital format that looks just like the print edition. Visit
wichitalibrary.org/flipster
to learn more
.
|
|
|
|
Wichita
E-Reads
Listen up. E-audiobooks are now available on
Wichita Public Library
Wichita
E-Reads. E-audiobooks work just like e-books. Questions? Give them a call or stop by and ask a staff member. If you'd like to book a one-on-one "Book-A-Librarian" session, call 261-8500.
|
|
Wichita Police Department
|
|
|
|
During this pandemic, WPD would like to remind our community of the resources available to victims of domestic violence. Please watch the video and for more information visit our website
here
.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 | 1-800-787-3224 (TTY
|
|
WFD Incident Overview District 6
Fire Alarms 15
Service Alarms 20
Medical Alarms 175
Total Incidents 210
|
|
District VI & City Road Construction Update
|
|
Check out these resources for road construction updates in District VI and around the city:
|
|
Street Projects with Major Traffic Impacts:
W
aco, Douglas to Central:
This project will convert Waco from a four-lane roadway to three-lane with on-street bike lanes. Pedestrian safety improvements will be made at each intersection. Waterline improvements will also be made along Waco.
Traffic Impact:
Waco is one lane northbound only. Southbound traffic is detoured to Main Street at
Central.
Estimated completion:
Summer 2020
|
17
th
Street N, from Broadway to
I-135:
This
project will reconstruct 17
th
Street to a three-lane roadway with one through lane in each direction and a center two-way left turn lane. The intersections at Broadway and Mosley will be reconstructed to include left turn lanes in all directions, new traffic signals, and pedestrian enhancements. The project will construct sidewalk on both sides of the street and provide a bike route. The project also includes drainage improvements and water main replacement
.
Traffic Impact:
17
th
Street is CLOSED in three block segments at I-135 and will move west towards Broadway. Traffic is detoured to 13
th
Street at Mosley and Hydraulic.
Estimated Completion: Summer 2021
|
|
District 6
Neighborhood Associations
Benjamin Hills | Delano |
El Pueblo | Historic Midtown Citizens Association | Indian Hills | Indian Hills Riverbend | La Placita Park | North Riverside | Northwest Big River | Old Town Association | Orchard Breeze | Orchard Park |
Riverside Citizens Association | Riverview | Sherwood Glen | Sunflower
|
|
Please check with your Neighborhood Association for monthly meeting and event cancellations.
Neighborhood Associations are a great way to get involved in the community! NA's organize annual neighborhood cleanups, host community events, address "problem properties," advocate for neighborhood improvements, and keep close relationships with local businesses, organizations, City staff, and elected officials
|
|
ACCESS.WICHITA.GOV
is an easy and quick way to report a neighborhood nuisance, obtain a report number, and check the status of your report
.
|
|
 |
Th
e booklet is designed to provide you with important tips and information on a variety of community issues. By working together, we can help prevent and solve crimes, improve and make neighborhoods safer, resolve conflicts and enhance our quality of life.
|
|
|
|
We are always looking for ways to improve the newsletter. Let us know what you like and what you don't like. What would you like to see included the District 6 Newsletter? Does your neighborhood association or organization have something you'd like to share?
|
|
|
|
|
Stay up to date on City events, announcements, and headlines with our daily releases!
|
|
|
|
GIS is the primary all-inclusive map view that gives residents the ability to view our city with different data layers.
Data layers include zoning, neighborhoods, council districts, school districts, parcel information, and much more.
|
|
|
|
Office of Community Services
(316) 303-8042
2700 N. Woodland, Wichita, KS 67204
Have questions or concerns?
Email
Council Member Cindy Claycomb or call
(316) 268-4331
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
