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About Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas
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Welcome to the official investor relations website for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS. The Department of Finance manages all City and County financing needs, including investor communications.
About the Unified Government
Located on the eastern border of the State of Kansas, we are part of a greater metropolitan area of nearly two million people that includes Kansas City, Missouri, and suburbs on both sides of the state line. The city is situated at Kaw Point, which is the junction of the Missouri and Kansas rivers. Wyandotte County was organized on January 29, 1859. The county contains the cities of Bonner Springs (part), Edwardsville, Kansas City, and Lake Quivira (part), and was named for the Wyandot Indians.
Kansas City, Kansas is the third largest city in the state of Kansas and is the county seat of Wyandotte County. It is part of a unique consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". County citizens set the stage for today's economic development successes in 1997 when they overwhelmingly agreed to consolidate Wyandotte County and the City of Kansas City, Kansas governments on April 1, 1997. The community was suffering from years of economic hardships and decline. Citizens were ready for a rebirth. The new form of government was the beginning of the landmark renaissance in the community.
The fresh political dynamic created by consolidation allowed the community to take new, bold approaches to many issues, including economic development. Soon after the Unified Government was launched, the economic development opportunity of a lifetime landed in Wyandotte County. The Kansas Speedway and Village West developments are the most successful economic developments ever built in the State of Kansas, turning mostly undeveloped land into one of the most popular tourist, shopping and entertainment attractions in the Midwest.
Featured News
March 6, 2024
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UG Names Dr. Shelley Temple Kneuvean Chief Financial Officer
WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, DR. KNEUVEAN WILL BRING ESSENTIAL STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TO WYANDOTTE COUNTY AND KANSAS CITY, KS
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Shelley Temple Kneuvean as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dr. Kneuvean will begin her role as CFO later this month.
“Dr. Kneuvean brings a strong foundation and understanding of what it takes to manage a government in addition to her financial background,” said County Administrator David Johnston. “Her diverse experience from Lee’s Summit to Jackson County and KCKCC greatly impressed the committee. With her enthusiasm about serving Wyandotte County, I am confident Dr. Kneuvean will bring a great spirit and leadership to our team.”
Dr. Kneuvean (pronounced “keh–KNEE–ven”) brings over 30 years of leadership and executive experience in financial and operational management to the Unified Government. Since 2014, she has immersed herself as CFO of educational institutions within the metro area, including the Kansas City, Kansas Community College. She gained valuable experience while serving as the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Administrative Officer for Jackson County, MO for nearly eight years.
“I am excited to join the Unified Government as the Chief Financial Officer,” said Dr. Kneuvean. “and to return to my roots in local government and serving the community. I look forward to contributing to the financial sustainability and strategic direction for the Unified Government.”
Dr. Kneuvean has also served for three years as the Senior Deputy Director for Fannie Mae, working on affordable housing and other community development initiatives. Prior to that role, she focused 10 years of her career as the Assistant City Administrator in Lee’s Summit, MO, and worked for three years as the Special Projects Coordinator with the Kansas City, MO City Manager’s Office.
“Finance must be a partner with the rest of the organization to provide high quality services and build a safe, sustainable, and dynamic community,” said Dr. Kneuvean. “I look forward to being part of the leadership team to continue making that happen.”
Dr. Kneuvean has direct experience and proven success in solving financial challenges and strategic planning and looks forward to helping the Unified Government set a new course for the future. As CFO, Dr. Kneuvean will work closely with UG staff, County Administration, the Mayor’s Office and the UG Board of Commissioners to provide strategic financial direction and support the Commission priority of fiscal sustainability for the future.
Upon Dr. Kneuvean’s official start date later this month, UG staff, community and members of the media will be invited to a welcome reception in the lobby of the Municipal building to meet and engage with the new CFO. To learn more about the role of the Finance Department, please visit our website: UG Finance Department
Welcome, Dr. Shelley Temple Kneuvean!