Friday Greetings,

• On Friday, April 10, Sgt. Chanda Harmon graduated from the 16^th session of the Missouri Command College. The Command College is a partnership between the Missouri Police Chiefs Association and Lincoln University. Sgt. Harmon is now the eighth member of the Police Department to graduate from this prestigious program. Many of the graduates have used this program as a jump start to complete their master’s degree.

   

• Congratulations to Anthony Saper, Lyndsey Magrone, Linda Alvarez, and Synthia Larson on their election to the NKC City Council. We look forward to their leadership and service to our community.  We also extend our sincere thanks to Rita Pearce and Yvonne Salinas for stepping forward to run for office. Their willingness to serve reflects a strong commitment to our community.  The new Council will be seated at the Tuesday, April 21 City Council Meeting.

   

• Mayor Smith is seeking interested parties to fill a vacant City Council seat in Ward 4. This is the seat vacated by Councilmember Clarke, and it will have a term of 1-year. If you would like to serve in this role, and you have lived in Ward 4 for one year or more, please send an email to mayor@nkc.org with answers to the following questions by 4/14/26:

   

• Why do you want to serve as a member of the City Council?

   

• What skills, experiences, and/or perspectives do you possess, which will be beneficial to the City Council?

   

• Anything else you would like to share?

   

• What is your street address? (to validate eligibility)

   

  Also, attach a resume to the email, if you have one available.  Mayor Smith hopes to review applications, interview qualified applicants, and have his nomination ready for the 4/21/26 Council meeting.

   

• The NKC Parade of HeARTS have arrived!  NKC received two HeARTs – can you find them?  Need help?  Check out the official website: https://theparadeofhearts.com!

   

• Exciting news! NKC Parks and Recreation has extended its Call for Artists deadline to SUNDAY, APRIL 12 by 11:59 p.m. To find out more information or to apply, visit nkc.org/muralbenches.

   

• Join the North Kansas City Community Enrichment Advisory Committee (CEAC) for a day of service, snacks, and community on Saturday, April 18, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon!  Celebrate Earth Day with kid-friendly activities, snacks, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, local eco-organizations, and custom event bandanas. Participants will meet at City Hall, 2010 Howell Street, to receive City-provided equipment (gloves, grabbers, and bags) and then head to designated cleanup locations. For questions about the event, please contact Megan Summers at 816-274-6006 or msummers@nkc.org.

   

• The North Kansas City Master Planning process kicked off last week!  Public input is critical to this process, and we invite you to fill out the community questionnaire at northtown2040.com. The questionnaire is for residents and nonresidents alike and offers a free raffle entry as a thank you for participating. 

   

• The NKC Police Department is teaming up with the Northland Assistance Center to host a food drive during Coffee with a Cop as part of Starbucks’ “Month of Good.” The event will be on Friday, April 24, from 9-11 a.m. at the Starbucks on 1930 Diamond Pkwy.  Bring a non-perishable food item to donate, and we hope to see you there!

   

• Join us for the City’s annual Shred and Donation Event on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Additional services will include electronic recycling, tire disposal, and the collection of gently used clothing and household items. The event will be from 9 a.m. to Noon at the YMCA overflow lot at 1999 Iron Street. Additional information is in the attached flyer.

   

• We hope to see you at the annual Native Plant Sale on Sunday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Macken Park!

   

• A few weeks ago, a pre-kindergarten class visited the NKC Fire Department and had a chance to meet Sparky.  Attached are a few photos from that school tour.

• Current City job openings are listed below.  To apply, please visit www.nkc.org/jobs.
• Maintenance Worker – Buildings & Grounds
• Utility Maintenance Worker
• Police Officer

Upcoming Meetings and Events:  

• Earth Day City-Wide Celebration and Clean-up Event – Saturday, April 18, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, City Hall
• City Council Meeting – Tuesday, April 21, 6 p.m.
• Coffee with a Cop – Friday, April 24, 9-11 a.m., Starbucks, 1930 Diamond PKWY
• Community Shred & Recycle Event – Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to Noon, NKC YMCA
• Native Plant Sale – Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Macken Park
• Animal Vaccination Day – Saturday, May 2, 2-4 p.m., City Hall
• City Council Meeting – Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m.
• Planning Commission – Thursday, May 7, 6 p.m.
• Community Enrichment Advisory Committee – Thursday, May 14, 6 p.m.
• Civic Canvas Public Art Dedication & Art Walk – Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m., City Hall
• City Council Meeting – Tuesday, May 19, 6 p.m.
• Dagg Splash Park Opens – Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m.
• Memorial Day – City Facilities Closed – Monday, May 25
• Northtown Supper Potluck – Saturday, May 30, 5:30-8 p.m., Macken Park