Page 3 - Overview Winter 2019

Overland Park adopts NDO
Overland Park joins other Johnson County cities and communities in Kansas to adopt a non-discrimination ordinance.
The City Council took action in October to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
“Overland Park has always been an inclusive city. From our beginning in May 1960, we’ve accepted and embraced others who were shunned. In February, we adopted a City Council resolution that says, in part: ‘..the full inclusion and acceptance of all people is fair and just and in the City’s best interest,’” said Mayor Carl Gerlach. “The resolution further states: ‘...that as a component of the City’s vision, a welcoming and inclusive community where people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds are engaged.’”
The resolution encourages the Kansas State Legislature to adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation.
Overland Park’s ordinance, HRC-3266, prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation cases based on sexual or gender orientation,
as well as race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestr y, militar y status, genetic information, martial status, familial status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.
Anyone who
feels they have been a victim of such discrimination may file
a claim by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 913-895-6150.
Find joy in OP during the holiday season
Overland Park offers several holiday theme activities that your family may enjoy. The best thing is that your choice can fit your personal price range.
Your city sponsors two holiday events:
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead - “Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane.” This classic display of lights is synchronized with music, 90.5 FM, and will dazzle the mind
and put you in the holiday spirit. It begins Thursday, Nov. 28, and
continues everyday through
Jan. 7. It is from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pull into the parking lot, turn off your headlights, sit back
and enjoy. If the weather is cooperating, bring chairs, blankets, hot chocolate and treats to sit outside your vehicle. This event is free.
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens - Holiday Luminary Walk. It is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday beginning the weekend of Nov. 29-30. Last entry is at 8:30 p.m. The following weekends are Dec. 6-7, and Dec. 13-14. Admission is $12 per person. You can purchase tickets online at opabg.org
When you purchase your tickets, be sure it is the night you want. Tickets are date-specific to help with attendance. Tickets the past few years have gone quickly. Get yours today.
Connectivity brings value to your neighborhood
Neighborhood block parties, community activities, and information on current and future developments are just a few items of interest you and
your neighborhood group or
homes association may want to learn more about.
Your city works with numerous homes associations and neighborhood groups helping residents learn about municipal operations and activities.
They share common concerns, gain tactics to resolve issues and learn ideas for neighborhood engagement, such as street meet and greet
celebrations and potluck socials.
These NEC meetings are held at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty, at 6 p.m.
Learn more about neighborhood programs on our website: www.opkansas.org/neighborhoods.
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