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Mayor Opens "Building a Culture of Peace" Exhibit
Topeka Mayor James A. McClinton will officially open a thought-provoking, multi-media exhibit showing that it is possible to construct a culture of peace and that everything required to do so already exists in each of our hearts. Opening ceremonies for “Building A Culture of Peace for the Children of the World” will... Click here for full document

Gateway Landscaping Grant Submitted
A metal rendering of a running buffalo will greet guests entering Topeka from the east on I-70 if a $1.5 million grant is awarded to the City of Topeka by the Kansas Department of Transportation. Topeka Mayor James A. McClinton announced... Click here for full document

Focus on International Trade
Brush up on your foreign languages and currency exchange rates. It’s a great big world market out there. Topeka Mayor James A. McClinton today announced that Topeka is exploring ways to assist local businesses benefit from international trade. “It is increasingly clear that... Click here for full document

Riverfront Study to Get Underway
Developing Topeka’s riverfront may soon be more than just a vision. Topeka Mayor James A. McClinton today announced that the City of Topeka and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have entered into an agreement to study riverfront improvement concepts along the Kansas River. The Corps of Engineers will... Click here for full document

New Mural to Enhance Tennessee Town
Topeka Mayor James A. McClinton, along with partners from The Topeka TurnAround Team, Dillons Stores, and the Topeka Community Foundation, today announced a significant beautification project for the Tennessee Town neighborhood. The Aaron Douglas Celebration Mural and park area will be created on vacant land at 1200 Lane. It will display... Click here for full document

Hill's Kicks Off Bark Park Expansion
Topeka Mayor James A. McClinton today accepted a substantial donation that literally will be going to the dogs. Hill’s Pet Nutrition presented a check for $25,000 to McClinton to kickoff the fundraising campaign for the expansion and improvement of the Bark Park in Gage Park. The City hopes to raise $115,000 for improvements, which will include an open-air shelter, separate areas for large and small dogs, additional... Click here for full document

Monroe Neighborhood Business Loans
Far from being finished with revitalizing the Monroe neighborhood, Topeka Mayor James A. McClinton today unveiled a loan program designed to facilitate business development in the area. The City’s Housing and Neighborhood Development Department (HND) is seeking proposals (RFPs) from entrepreneurs wishing to partner with the City to create new businesses or expand existing businesses in the Monroe area. The Commercial Loan Opportunity Fund... Click here for full document

Mayor James A. McClinton’s Thoughts on Optimization Study Results
The Management Partners’ (MP) study that was released Friday contained a wealth of information, so I’m going to try and organize my response to cover the salient points. First of all, I want to thank the City Council for their vision in commissioning the study. Even though it was approved before I became Mayor, I would like to think that, had I still been a City Council member then, I would have voted for it. Because no matter how good an operation we think we run, it’s always good to have a fresh set of eyes... Click here for full document

Mayor Launches Topeka Image Program
Topeka Mayor James A. McClinton today announced the formation of a special city-wide task force to help create a positive image of Topeka. The “Topeka Brand Imaging Committee” will create and develop a logo and tagline to serve as a “brand image” for both external and internal audiences. The brand will be used to market the city to potential residents, businesses, and visitors. The Task Force... Click here for full document

Mayor's Thoughts on Form of Government
The City Council is scheduled to debate and vote on whether to consider changing the current Strong Mayor form of Topeka’s government. One of the proposed changes would be to change to a City Manager form of local government. As I have stated in the past, “The key to good government is not what form it takes, but having good people who are the custodians of it. Either form of government will succeed if you, the voters, elect decent, dedicated officials who are qualified and a good match for their jobs. No form of government will work if your officials are not working together.” Recent research... Click here for full document

Monroe Neighborhood First of Many Revitalization Efforts
Successes and awards from the revitalization of Topeka’s Monroe neighborhood are but the first of many such efforts focusing on neighborhood improvement, according to Mayor James A. McClinton. “When I announced in my State of the City address in January my intention to improve one neighborhood at a time, I meant it. We’re continuing to improve Monroe, and when we’re done with that, we’re focusing on the next neighborhood. All of us in Topeka need a safe and comfortable neighborhood in which to live, work, worship, and play. We’re committed to making that a reality.” Click here for full document

City Receives Regional Award for Neighborhood Revilatization
The City of Topeka has been selected to receive a regional award for our work on one Topeka neighborhood – and the work isn’t even finished yet. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the City of Topeka, Department of Housing & Neighborhood Development (HND) is a recipient of a HUD 2004 Best Practice award for our concentrated efforts to re-develop the area around the Historic Monroe School. HUD recognized the significance of the events and efforts leading up to the opening of the Historic Monroe School Click here for full document

Facility Opening a Boost to Topeka Economy
There will be 38 additional jobs in Topeka within the month, according to an announcement made today by Topeka Mayor James A. McClinton. The statement was issued at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex (KJCC) adjacent to the Topeka Juvenile Correctional Facility at 1440 NW 25th Street. The KJCC is the new 225-bed reception and diagnostic center, maximum-security correctional facility and residential infirmary, designed specifically for juvenile offenders. While 38 additional staff members will be needed by the July opening... Click here for full document

City Creates Golf Course Task Force
“Taking us to a new level,” is how Topeka Mayor James A. McClinton described the reason behind the newly-created Golf Course Task Force, announced today during McClinton’s weekly news conference. The purpose of the Task Force is to study the Topeka Public Golf Course at 2533 SW Urish Road and recommend both short-term and long-term improvements. The Task Force will be comprised of Task Force Chair and City Councilmember Jeff Preisner and golf course evaluators Ron Whitten, Jim Fournier, Bill Moore, and Cameron Rees, all Topeka residents. Whitten is co-author of The Golf Course... Click here for full document

City Sensitive to Ecological Practices - (Part I)
The City of Topeka is interested in the environment. Mayor James A. McClinton today revealed a list of practices the City undertakes to help preserve our natural resources while conducting everyday business. For example, at the City’s Forestry Disposal Site, operated by our Parks & Recreation department at I-70 and MacVicar, there is no electricity. The only electricity for the site is solar and the heat is propane. However... Click here for full document

City Offers Electronic Services
Topeka Mayor James A. McClinton today unveiled three City services newly available on the City’s website, www.topeka.org. Any of the 52,000 customers currently using City of Topeka water can now pay his or her bill securely on-line using a Visa or Mastercard. Account holders may also inquire about their water usage and payment history, see past water bills, and determine the amount of their monthly... Click here for full document

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