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Topeka’s Governing Body authorizes city to purchase Hotel Topeka
Following a Special Meeting and Executive Session on Tuesday, the City of Topeka’s Governing Body authorized the city to purchase Hotel Topeka at City Center by a vote of 7-2. Hotel Topeka, located at 1717 SW Topeka Blvd., is set to go to auction next week. “When we learned that Hotel Topeka was going to …
City of Topeka to celebrate Arbor Day with annual planting of tree at Statehouse
In recognition of Arbor Day, staff from the City of Topeka’s Forestry Division, will plant a tree at the statehouse grounds on Friday, April 28. Arbor Day is a holiday that celebrates the planting, upkeep, and preservation of trees, and is recognized annually on the last Friday in April. On Friday at around 10 a.m., …
City of Topeka awarded grant to spread awareness of federal affordable broadband program
The City of Topeka announced Tuesday that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will award the city a grant to help spread awareness and increase participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP provides qualifying households with a discount on broadband, and a one-time discount on connected devices. Qualifying households are eligible for a discount …
City of Topeka announces Internal Investigator position
The City of Topeka announced Monday that it hired Alicia Guerrero-Chavez to serve as its Internal Investigator. The Internal Investigator position is a new position to the city, and is an expansion of what was the Independent Police Auditor position. The Internal Investigator’s role is to investigate internal and external complaints related to all city …
City of Topeka releases 2023 ‘Point in Time Homeless Count’ numbers
Topeka and Shawnee County’s homeless population is at a four-year high, according to numbers released Thursday from the City of Topeka’s annual Point in Time Homeless Count. The count took place on January 25. The one-day event provides a snapshot of the individuals in the community who are experiencing homelessness, as defined by the United …
City of Topeka hires Chief Information Officer
The City of Topeka announced Tuesday that it hired Randi Stahl to serve as its next Chief Information Officer (CIO). Stahl has served in a variety of leadership roles in the community including technology-based experience, risk management, project management, and more. She obtained both her MBA and bachelor’s degree from Baker University. Stahl serves on …
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