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Derby residents will vote on the Derby Difference Sales Tax September 25-October 8. This sales tax is not a tax increase - it's a half-cent sales tax that would replace the current half-cent Library...
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Derby residents will vote on the Derby Difference Sales Tax September 25-October 8. This sales tax is not a tax increase - it's a half-cent sales tax that would replace the current half-cent Library Sales tax. This tax paid for the construction of the Derby Public Library and continues to pay library operating expenses.
The Derby Difference Sales Tax will enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors by funding:
1) construction of a new central park, a tournament-quality baseball/softball complex, and a dog park;
2) additional emergency response personnel and equipment to improve response times in our growing community; and
3) Derby Public Library operating expenses.
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Jul 5, 2013 by
Kristy Bansemer (112 points)
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Derby residents will vote on the Derby Difference Sales Tax September 25-October 8. This sales tax is not a tax increase - it's a half-cent sales tax that would replace the current half-cent Library Sales tax. This tax paid for the construction of the Derby Public Library and continues to pay library operating expenses.
The Derby Difference Sales Tax will enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors by funding:
1) construction of a new central park, a tournament-quality baseball/softball complex, and a dog park;
2) additional emergency response personnel and equipment to improve response times in our growing community; and
3) Derby Public Library operating expenses.
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I am currently part of the Derby Parks and Urban Forestry Board and we have recently discussed the cities skatepark, I am posting here as I would love some feedback from other community members. I...
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I am currently part of the Derby Parks and Urban Forestry Board and we have recently discussed the cities skatepark, I am posting here as I would love some feedback from other community members. I myself am often in attendance there and think it's a great place. I would love to see small additions and improvements made but I know there has been some general opposition to the park itself from others.
There are 15 skateparks roughly within an hours drive of here. Of those, only 3 are cement, 3 have lights, and 3 were professionally designed and built. Derby is all 3. So we have one of the better skateparks in the state and still, I think we can make it even better with small and overall, cost effective means e.g. putting iron on all obstacles at the park. Not everything at the park is capped in iron, 1. making it less useable and 2. making it less durable.
Current complaints about the park are
trash
vandalism
sex on site
alcohol
smoking
fights
drugs on site
So what do you think?
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Sep 4, 2014 by
Seth Berg (7 points)
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I am currently part of the Derby Parks and Urban Forestry Board and we have recently discussed the cities skatepark, I am posting here as I would love some feedback from other community members. I myself am often in attendance there and think it's a great place. I would love to see small additions and improvements made but I know there has been some general opposition to the park itself from others.
There are 15 skateparks roughly within an hours drive of here. Of those, only 3 are cement, 3 have lights, and 3 were professionally designed and built. Derby is all 3. So we have one of the better skateparks in the state and still, I think we can make it even better with small and overall, cost effective means e.g. putting iron on all obstacles at the park. Not everything at the park is capped in iron, 1. making it less useable and 2. making it less durable.
Current complaints about the park are
trash
vandalism
sex on site
alcohol
smoking
fights
drugs on site
So what do you think?
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The purpose of letting the community know about current scams in the area. Such as midwest circulation llc.
Mar 21, 2014 by
Gundar Andres (5 points)
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The purpose of letting the community know about current scams in the area. Such as midwest circulation llc.
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Join the Conversation: Social media is an important tool to keep citizens informed and encourage communication between police and citizens.
Follow the police department on Twitter @DerbyKS. We...
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Join the Conversation: Social media is an important tool to keep citizens informed and encourage communication between police and citizens.
Follow the police department on Twitter @DerbyKS. We tweet alerts about crime trends, traffic tie-ups due to accidents and more.
Nextdoor is a private social network for your neighborhood where citizens create private groups for their neighborhoods where they can ask questions and exchange advice and recommendations. The Derby Police Department uses Nextdoor to relay important crime information to residents and promote special events. Visit www.NextDoor.com to sign up.
Prefer Facebook? Learn about upcoming events, view video of crimes we are attempting to solve by searching for “Derby Police Department” at www.Facebook.com.
You may also connect with us through the city website at www.derbyweb.com/police.
To report a crime call 911
Additional questions? Call Lt. Russell at 788-1557 or email BrandonRussell@derbyweb.com.
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Jan 25, 2016 by
Kristy Bansemer (112 points)
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Join the Conversation: Social media is an important tool to keep citizens informed and encourage communication between police and citizens.
Follow the police department on Twitter @DerbyKS. We tweet alerts about crime trends, traffic tie-ups due to accidents and more.
Nextdoor is a private social network for your neighborhood where citizens create private groups for their neighborhoods where they can ask questions and exchange advice and recommendations. The Derby Police Department uses Nextdoor to relay important crime information to residents and promote special events. Visit www.NextDoor.com to sign up.
Prefer Facebook? Learn about upcoming events, view video of crimes we are attempting to solve by searching for “Derby Police Department” at www.Facebook.com.
You may also connect with us through the city website at www.derbyweb.com/police.
To report a crime call 911
Additional questions? Call Lt. Russell at 788-1557 or email BrandonRussell@derbyweb.com.
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I think that it would be a good idea for the city of Derby to have internship/volunteer opportunities within City Hall. The hours put in by teens and young adults could help towards their college/high...
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I think that it would be a good idea for the city of Derby to have internship/volunteer opportunities within City Hall. The hours put in by teens and young adults could help towards their college/high school credits/hours. City Hall would benefit from all of the work put in by the students and the students would benefit by seeing a change in the community. This would give a teenager a reason to get out of the house in the summer or weekends. Teens could help anywhere from working in the Parks Department to assisting one specific government employee. I firmly believe that it would be wise for the City of Derby to seriously consider the possibility and benefits of this idea.
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Jul 13, 2015 by
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I think that it would be a good idea for the city of Derby to have internship/volunteer opportunities within City Hall. The hours put in by teens and young adults could help towards their college/high school credits/hours. City Hall would benefit from all of the work put in by the students and the students would benefit by seeing a change in the community. This would give a teenager a reason to get out of the house in the summer or weekends. Teens could help anywhere from working in the Parks Department to assisting one specific government employee. I firmly believe that it would be wise for the City of Derby to seriously consider the possibility and benefits of this idea.
