Mayor Sayers' 2025 State of the City address Published on February 18, 2025 Read the text of Mayor Julie Sayers' second State of the City address at a Lenexa Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Feb. 18, 2025, which reflects on successes from the past year. Tagged as: , City Council & Mayor
City amends the homeless shelter code regulations Published on January 31, 2025 The City of Lenexa amended the Unified Development Code that governs homeless regulations in our community. Tagged as: , Boards & Commissions, City Council & Mayor, Community Planning & Development
John Michael Handley appointed to serve on Lenexa City Council Published on January 21, 2025 During the Jan. 21, 2025, Lenexa City Council meeting, John Michael Handley was appointed to fill the vacant Ward 1 City Council position. The position became vacant with the passing of longtime council member Joe Karlin who served Ward 1 since 2009. Tagged as: , City Council & Mayor
Apply for Ward 1 position on Lenexa City Council Published on December 18, 2024 Residents who live in Lenexa’s Ward 1 and are interested in serving on the Lenexa City Council were invited to apply for a vacant position by Jan. 15, 2025. Tagged as: , City Council & Mayor, Get Involved
City of Lenexa mourns loss of council member Joe Karlin Published on December 11, 2024 It is with great sadness that the City of Lenexa acknowledges the passing of City Council Member Joe Karlin. A passionate advocate for our community, Joe served Lenexa for more than 20 years as a member of the City Council and Planning Commission. Tagged as: , City Council & Mayor
Lenexans to consider renewal of sales tax next spring Published on December 04, 2024 Lenexa voters approved the 3/8-Cent Sales Tax in 2008 to fund street maintenance, park improvements and recreational opportunities. Residents will consider renewal of this tax through a special mail ballot election which they will receive mid-March 2025. Tagged as: , Budget, City Council & Mayor, Get Involved, Projects & Construction
Special Use Permit and proposed homeless services center Published on September 18, 2024 There has been a lot of conversation in our community recently about a proposed homeless services center near 95th Street and Interstate 35. The City Council considered a Special Use Permit to operate a homeless shelter at its meeting on Sept. 17. Tagged as: , City Council & Mayor
Mural selected for Old Town Published on March 06, 2024 A vibrant 900-square-foot mural will grace the renovated Lenexa Community Center later this year in Old Town. The Lenexa City Council approved residents’ selection of Doodle Dood’s proposed “Meet Me in Lenexa” mural at its March 5, 2024, meeting. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, City Council & Mayor, Parks & Recreation , Projects & Construction