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Who Decides What

Who represents you, and how to reach them.

Your Council Members

City Government

Citywide Leadership

Executive Leadership

Mayor: Curt Skoog

City Manager: Lori Curtis Luther

Assistant City Manager: Kate Gunja

City Clerk: Elizabeth Kelley

Department Heads

Police Chief: Doreen Jokerst

Fire Chief: Alan Long

Public Works Director: Lorraine Basalo

Parks & Recreation Director: Bryan Toben

Ward Representatives

Ward 1

Council Member A: Logan Heley

Email: logan.heley@opkansas.org

Phone: 913-895-6575

Council Member B: Holly Grummert

Email: holly.grummert@opkansas.org

Phone: 913-895-6577

Ward 2

Council Member A: Melissa Cheatham

Email: melissa.cheatham@opkansas.org

Phone: 913-895-6585

Council Member B: Drew Mitrisin

Email: drew.mitrisin@opkansas.org

Phone: 913-895-6574

Ward 3

Council Member A: Amy Scrivner

Email: amy.scrivner@opkansas.org

Phone: 913-895-6578

Council Member B: Richard Borlaza

Email: richard.borlaza@opkansas.org

Phone: 913-895-6576

Ward 4

Council Member A: Amy Antrim

Email: amy.antrim@opkansas.org

Phone: 913-895-6588

Council Member B: Gregg Riess

Email: gregg.riess@opkansas.org

Phone: 913-895-6591

Ward 5

Council Member A: Andrew Payne

Email: andrew.payne@opkansas.org

Phone: 913-895-6586

Council Member B: Inas Younis

Email: inas.younis@opkansas.org

Phone: 913-895-6592

Ward 6

Council Member A: Josh Beck

Email: josh.beck@opkansas.org

Phone: 913-895-6587

Council Member B: Chris Newlin

Email: chris.newlin@opkansas.org

Phone: 913-895-6565

Find Your Ward: Not sure which ward you're in? Use the Ward & Precinct Map or the ward finder tool above.

Boards, Committees & Advisory Groups

Planning Commission

Reviews development proposals and zoning changes

Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays

Board of Zoning Appeals

Hears appeals and variance requests

Meets as needed

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Advises on parks and recreation programs

Monthly meetings

Environmental Quality Committee

Addresses environmental issues and sustainability

Monthly meetings

Public Safety Committee

Reviews public safety policies and procedures

Quarterly meetings

Economic Development Council

Promotes business growth and development

Monthly meetings

Cultural Arts Council

Supports arts and cultural programs

Monthly meetings

Human Relations Commission

Promotes equality and addresses discrimination

Monthly meetings

Historical Society

Preserves and promotes local history

Monthly meetings

Get Involved: Most boards and committees have citizen positions. Visit opkansas.gov for applications and meeting schedules.

City Hall

City Hall, 8500 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66212

Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Phone

913-895-6000

Website

opkansas.gov

Elections & Voting

Voter Registration

Register to vote at:

Johnson County Election Office

2101 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061

Phone: (913) 715-6800

Online: jocoelection.org

Election Dates

Next City Elections: November 2027

Next General Election: November 3, 2026

Check the Johnson County Election Office website for the most current information on election dates and polling locations.

Schools & Education

School Districts

Shawnee Mission School District (USD 512)

Serves most of Overland Park

Phone: (913) 993-6200

Website: smsd.org

Blue Valley School District (USD 229)

Serves southern Overland Park

Phone: (913) 239-4000

Website: bluevalleyk12.org

Libraries

Johnson County Library

Johnson County Library - Central Resource

Johnson County Library - Oak Park

Johnson County Library - Blue Valley

Website: jocolibrary.org

All Local Info

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Overland Park Voice ("we") runs opvoice.org. This explains what the site collects and why.

Information We Collect

We collect as little as we can. We don't use cookies, ad trackers, or tracking pixels, and we don't build profiles of visitors. The only personal information we get is what you choose to send us.

Sign-Up Form

If you use the sign-up form on our site, we receive:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your message, if you add one

We use these only to reply to you and to send the updates you asked for.

Site Analytics

We count visits with GoatCounter, an open-source analytics service built for privacy. It's fully anonymized. It records which page was viewed, the referring site, your browser and screen size, and your country. It doesn't use cookies or store your IP address, and it can't identify you or follow you across other sites. We use these counts only to see which pages people read.

Our Web Host

Like any website, our host keeps standard server logs under its own policy. We don't use them to identify visitors.

How We Use Information

  • Replying to you: we use what you send through the form to answer you.
  • Improving the site: anonymous visit counts tell us what's useful and what's broken.

We never sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing.

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Social Media

We link to our accounts on Facebook, Instagram (@op.voice), Reddit (r/OverlandParkVoice) and YouTube (@VOICEofOP). Those platforms have their own privacy practices, which we don't control.

Data Security

The site uses HTTPS encryption, and form submissions go to Formspree's secure servers. No method of sending data over the internet is completely secure, but we keep what we hold to a minimum.

Data Retention

  • Form messages: we delete them when they're no longer needed to reply to you or send the updates you asked for.
  • Visit counts: kept as anonymous totals.

Your Rights

You can ask what personal information we hold about you, and ask us to correct it, delete it, or stop contacting you. Email us and we'll take care of it.

Contact Us

  • Email: overlandpark.voice@gmail.com

We aim to reply within 5 business days.

OP Voice Transparency

AI Use Policy

How We Use AI in Our Research and Writing

Updated: October 2026

Scope: All OP Voice research, policy drafting, and community projects

Objective: Ensuring human judgment remains the foundation of civic advocacy

Part I

Why This Exists

As a one-person organization juggling a full-time job and serious policy work, efficiency is a necessity. However, if we demand transparency from the City on their AI use, we owe you the same.

Core Principles:

  • 1.
    Authenticity Over Polish: AI helps me be more thorough, but it never replaces the reading or the judgment.
  • 2.
    Transparency as Default: If AI contributed significantly to a piece of work, we disclose it.
  • 3.
    Human-in-the-Loop: AI can surface patterns, but humans make the call on what matters.

Part II

How the Work Actually Happens

Step 1: Human Research & Analysis

Every project starts with reading actual documents: city contracts, vendor policies, ordinances, and investigative reporting. I form my own hypotheses and arguments from this research foundation. AI never sees a blank slate; it sees work I've already started.

Step 2: Using AI to Cover Gaps

AI tools are used to find sources I might have missed, identify logical holes, and synthesize patterns across multiple documents. All AI-surfaced sources get verified independently. We use multiple AI systems to avoid vendor lock-in.

Step 3: Red-Teaming & Stress-Testing

Before committing to a position publicly, I use AI to find the strongest counter-arguments. This helps identify vulnerabilities before they reach the City Attorney or Council. If red-teaming reveals a weak position, I change or abandon it.

Part III

The Red-Teaming Practice

Red-teaming is the most valuable way I use AI. It's brutally honest feedback without social pressure.

The Red-Team Protocol: What We Ask

"What's the strongest case against this?"

Finding the counter-perspectives early.

"What am I assuming that I shouldn't?"

Exposing blind spots in our logic.

"Where is this most vulnerable to criticism?"

Strengthening the evidentiary base.

"How would city staff oppose this?"

Preparing for the real-world debate.

Part IV

Verification & Disclosure

Section 1: The Human Verification Standard

This mirrors our February 2026 RTIC governance proposal. Just as OPPD shouldn't take enforcement action based solely on an AI alert, OP Voice doesn't publish AI analysis without human verification.

Claims verified vs original sources
Tested against lived experience
Judgment on community needs
Tone edited for authenticity

Section 2: Clear Disclosure Requirements

Disclosure is required for research posts where AI helped find sources, policy documents with AI assisted structure, or any content where AI contribution was substantial.

"Research conducted by OP Voice, gaps filled and verified with AI assistance. Draft organized with AI tools, substantially edited for accuracy and voice."

Part V

Accountability When AI Gets It Wrong

No verification process is perfect. If AI-assisted research leads to an error in published work, our response is human-centered:

Public Correction

We correct it with the same visibility as the original post, explaining what went wrong (bad source, flawed synthesis, verification gap).

Human Accountability

We don't hide behind "the AI got it wrong." The human verified it. The human published it. The accountability is 100% human.

What This Means for Readers

When you read an OP Voice research post, the sourcing is real. I've read the contracts, the ordinances, and the vendor policies myself.

Where AI shows up is in the gaps: flagging a case I hadn't found, catching a logical inconsistency, or helping organize 30 pages of research into something readable. The positions, the framing, and the decision to publish are mine.

If something seems off or you want to see the underlying sources, ask. That's the whole point.

This policy is a living document, evolved through community feedback and technical changes.

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