Overland Park City Manager Lori Curtis Luther had already started the termination process for former Police Chief Frank Donchez before he resigned, the city said Friday.
Northeast Johnson County mayors talked about the highs and lows of 2020 during the NEJC Chamber luncheon last month. While COVID-19 and racial unrest were among the main topics discussed, leaders also previewed upcoming city developments and initiatives like the wayfinding project for Downtown Overland Park (pictured above in a file photo).
Northeast Johnson County mayors reflected on 2020 a year notably filled with coronavirus-related challenges at the 2021 NEJC Chamber State of the Cities luncheon last month.
The luncheon itself served as an example of a COVID-19 challenge, as the annual event went virtual with an afternoon Zoom call. While racial unrest, the 2020 election and big city projects were all hot topics, COVID-19 sat atop everyone’s list, including Overland Park Council President Kurt Skoog who stood in for Mayor Carl Gerlach.