The following is Mayor Carl Gerlach’s statement on the passing of Olathe Mayor Michael Copeland. “Today, I was saddened to learn of the loss of Olathe Mayor Michael Copeland. Michael Copeland was not just a leader of the City of Olathe; he was the city’s greatest cheerleader. Under his guidance, Olathe has become an excellent […]
High school students looking to make a difference in their community have a chance to do so this upcoming school year. Applications are now open for the 2020-2021 Teen Council. Overland Park’s Teen Council helps students get to know the City’s government, meet students from other schools, and contribute to the community with service projects. […]
It’s a state requirement, can help keep our community moving forward, and is one of the simplest ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Now, Overland Park Mayor Carl Gerlach encourages you to wear a mask. On July 3, Governor Laura Kelly issued Kansas Executive Order 20-52, which requires everyone to wear masks when they […]
Mayor Carl Gerlach is encouraging you to help boost Overland Park’s 2020 census self-response rate. More than 73 percent of Overland Park has filled out the census, but responses are still short of the city’s 2010 census response rate. The census provides leaders with an understanding of who lives in the community and provides direction […]
Overland Park’s Star Spangled Spectacular will not be held on July 4 as originally planned. The annual event at Corporate Woods Founders’ Park, which typically draws crowds from across the metro and includes a festival and fireworks show, is canceled. This year’s event was scheduled to be a fireworks-only celebration beginning at 9:45 p.m. Guests […]
The Independence Day holiday will affect hours at the following City facilities: Recycling Center The Recycling Center will close at noon on Friday, July 3. It will be closed Saturday, July 4. The Recycling Center will reopen Tuesday, July 8. City Hall City Hall will be closed Friday, July 3. It will reopen Monday, July […]
Mayor Carl Gerlach issued the following statement in conjunction with Police Chief Frank Donchez. Over the past week across this great nation we have seen a diverse gathering of compassionate citizens rightfully demanding justice and equal treatment for all. Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez and I, as Mayor of Overland Park, want to add […]
Tonight, Overland Park Mayor Carl Gerlach and the City Council received the first presentation of the recommended 2021 budget, which focuses on maintaining essential public services. The proposed 2021 budget maintains Overland Park’s 13.557 mill rate from 2020, the lowest of all cities in Johnson County and all first-class cities in Kansas. The total budget […]
This summer, Overland Park’s 60th anniversary is all about you exploring OP! Go out and explore your favorite OP parks, monuments, and attractions, snap some selfies, and share them on social media for your chance to win! Participate by yourself, or bring your friends, family, or your dog along — the selfie challenge gives everyone […]
To celebrate OP60, the City of Overland Park’s 60th anniversary, Overland Park will be telling the 20 biggest stories in the city’s history. We need to hear from you, Overland Park’s residents, workers, business owners, visitors, and more. Share your thoughts below on the biggest stories of Overland Park’s history. Stories could include major events […]