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Posted on October 6, 2021 The Overland Park Fire Department is getting creative in the pandemic. Typically, the Fire Department invites the community to an open house during National Fire Prevention Week in order to educate residents about how to keep their families, friends and property safe. This year, the department presents a virtual open … [Read more...] about OPFD celebrates fire prevention week with a virtual open house

Posted on October 4, 2021 The results of the latest citywide survey, out this week, show Overland Park residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with the City’s services, amenities, programs and image. Ninety-two percent of Overland Park respondents were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the City’s overall quality of life. Ninety-seven percent said … [Read more...] about Community survey results show high levels of satisfaction with OP

Posted on September 28, 2021 Residents who want to help plan the future of Overland Park can watch a new session in a speaker series, focused on how different types of transportation may affect the community’s future. The Planning and Development Services Department arranged several speakers to spark thinking about high-interest community topics. Each … [Read more...] about Planning the Plan: The Future of Transportation and Mobility

Posted on September 21, 2021 After studying the breed-specific language in the City’s dangerous animal ordinance this summer, the City Council voted last night to repeal Overland Park’s pit bull ban. In the Spring, the City Council Public Safety Committee began exploring options to update the ordinance after a group of advocates approached the … [Read more...] about City Council repeals pit bull ban

Posted on September 20, 2021 The City Council approved the 2022 Budget for the City of Overland Park Monday night, adding mental health resources to the Police Department and paving the way to open Fire Station 48. Mill levy increase The City of Overland Park, like many organizations, is recovering from the pandemic. Sales taxes and some other … [Read more...] about City Council approves 2022 budget