City Meetings

The City Council and Council Committee will both meet on Monday evening. City Council will begin at 6 p.m. and Council Committee will begin after Council ends. Both meetings will take place at City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive. Visit cityofshawnee.org/agendas to view the agenda or sign up to comment.

Tuesday is all about love and at the risk of sounding corny, we asked our staff what they love about working for the City. Here are a few of our favorite answers!

"I love working for the City of Shawnee! In my role, I am able to have an impact on the community. As a resident with family here this is exciting to me! I have made many great friends and I truly enjoy the people I work with (staff and community members)! I have never worked for a more supportive organization that consistently demonstrates that employees are valued." 

-Elizabeth Griffith, Volunteer Coordinator

"I love connecting with the community every day and making sure everyone can be as engaged with the City as they'd like to be!" -Julie Breithaupt, Communications Manager

"I love getting to see the product of my work as I improve the quality of life for residents. The work not only interests and challenges me, but I get to do it alongside my work family and in an environment where I feel valued and supported." -Caitlin Gard, Deputy City Manager

"Every day is different! You never know what the day will bring." -Heather Inich, Customer Service Specialist

"I love working in an organization that values and tries new ideas. Being in downtown Shawnee near so many great places to eat and socialize is a huge perk, too!" -Colin Duffy, Assistant City Manager

"I love having the opportunity to work alongside people in 8+ different career areas." -Kellie Little, Senior HR Specialist

"I love that no matter what task is on hand, my coworkers and I find ways to have fun while getting work done. I also love engaging with the community in creative ways through social media and written content. Keeping the public informed is how I find joy and make a difference." -Celia Searles, Communications Specialist

Want to join our team? Visit cityofshawnee.org/jobs to view current openings and apply today! We are always looking for hardworking folks to join our staff!

Rebate Applications Open

The new year is here which means it's time to prepare your rebates! The City of Shawnee offers low-income rebates for a variety of bills and senior rebates for landline telephone bills. To qualify for low-income rebates, you must be up to date on property taxes and special assessments and meet the HUD Very Low Income Guidelines (listed on our webpage) for your whole household. To qualify for a senior rebate, you must be 62 or older and have landline telephone bills.

Rebates will be awarded at the City Clerk's desk at City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive. Applications are open until April 28, 2023. For a full list of required documents and additional information, please visit cityofshawnee.org/rebates.

WE’RE Hiring:

It's time to start thinking about your summer job! Many of our seasonal positions are posted and we can't wait to grow our summer team! To view these and all of our openings, visit cityofshawnee.org/jobs.

Other Happenings...

A Glance Ahead

Mayor Distler's State of the City

Mayor Distler's State of the City address is next Thursday, February 23! This year, we're holding the address at a happy-hour style event with a signature "Hometown Brew" from Servaes Brewing Company, appetizers and live music at the Aztec Shawnee Theater! To reserve your tickets today, visit shawnee-ks.com/chamber. For additional information, visit cityofshawnee.org/news.

St. Patrick's Celebration!

Grab your green and get ready for our St. Patrick's Celebration! Come to downtown Shawnee on March 12 and spend your afternoon watching the annual parade, shopping at the first annual Shamrock O'Market, and watching the Sister Cities Duck Race! All details can be found at cityofshawnee.org/news!

Next week, all City offices will be closed on Monday, February 20 for President's Day. City offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 21. The Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, and Mayor Distler's State of the City will be held on Thursday! The Shawnee Downtown Partnership will also meet on Thursday evening. Visit cityofshawnee.org/calendar for details on all City happenings. Have a great week, Shawnee! We will see you right back here at 6 a.m. on Monday.