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City of Topeka to host community engagement sessions for budgetary feedback

The City of Topeka invites residents to participate in a series of community engagement sessions in an effort to get a head start on the FY 2026 Budget process and get public feedback on the city’s financial forecast, possible service reductions, and sales tax options. These sessions are an opportunity for Topeka residents to provide …

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City of Topeka prepares for potential storm damage clean-up

With severe storms forecasted to impact the Topeka area on Wednesday, the City of Topeka is prepared to respond to potential storm damage and is mobilizing resources to assist with storm debris clean-up. To report downed city-owned trees, blocked streets or sidewalks from tree debris, or traffic light issues, residents are encouraged to contact the …

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City of Topeka Police Chief Finalists Announced

The City of Topeka has announced the four finalists for the Topeka police chief position. (Simon Happer withdrew his application on 11/04/24) W. Simon Happer currently serves as the deputy police chief for the Overland Park Police Department in Overland Park, Kansas. Lieutenant Colonel Happer has 34 years of law enforcement experience and 19 years …

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City of Topeka Utilities completes Lead Service Line Inventory

The City of Topeka Utilities Department has completed the Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) required by U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) for its water systems. Under the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), water systems are required to make their initial inventories publicly accessible. The inventory map is available on the City …

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City of Topeka awarded $4 million to enhance child safety and housing health

The City of Topeka’s Housing Services Division has been awarded a $4 million Lead Hazard Reduction Grant, which will be distributed from November 15, 2024, through November 15, 2028. These funds will be used to expand the division’s rehabilitation programs to address and mitigate lead hazards, with the goal of making an estimated 180 homes …

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City of Topeka provides update on Police Chief search

The City of Topeka has officially closed the application process for the position of police chief. A total of 18 applicants applied for the role. The recruiting firm SGR will now begin the process of narrowing the pool down to four or five finalists. To give residents an opportunity to meet the finalists, the city …

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