What a pleasure once again to share with you my annual reflection on the past year in Derby. For sure, 2021 was way better than 2020!

In December, three of your elected City Council members will participate in their last meeting. The City staff and elected officials say goodbye to Vaughn Nun, John McIntosh, and Andrew Swindle. Vaughn did not run for re-election. John and Andrew did not win re-election.

Five years ago, the Derby City Council decided to take advantage of a state program (STAR bonds) designed to encourage partnerships with cities and businesses to (1) stimulate the economic welfare of Kansas communities and (2) increase tourism and visitors from outside the state.