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Erin McDaniel
Director of Communications
201 E. 6th St.
PO Box 426
Newton, KS 67114
316-284-6055
316-284-6090 (fax)
The Communications Division works under the direction of the City Manager and serves as the point of contact for communication and marketing activities for all City departments.
The division keeps the community informed about City projects and City Commission action, handles media calls/interviews, and promotes all aspects of quality of life in the community.
Communications Coordinator
316-284-6054
Social Media
Text alerts
Get the information that’s important to you quicker and easier than ever before. Text/email/phone alerts are now available for a variety of events, including emergencies, weather warnings, road closures, City announcements, community events and more.
Each user can choose the types of notifications they wish to receive, and how those notifications are delivered to them. There is no cost to the user to sign up or maintain an Everbridge account.
Community Surveys
2020 Survey
In 2020, the City conducted a scientific community survey to gather input on issues such as the use of housing, recreation projects, the proposed library and economic development policy.
What scored high? The initiatives that had the broadest support and willingness to pay were:
- Attracting small businesses
- Adding dining/shopping/entertainment options
- Rehabilitation of existing homes
- Infrastructure improvements
- Downtown development
Full Survey Results Report
Presentation of Results to City Commission
Community Survey Next Steps
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