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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. Sedgwick County strives to make our facilities and services available to all citizens including those with disabilities.
Sedgwick County ADA Self Evaluation & Transition Plan

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Notice of Privacy Practices pertaining to protected health records of care provided by Sedgwick County and its employees, staff and volunteers.

Fast Facts About Sedgwick County

Population: 466,061 2005 est.
Founded: 1870
Area: 1008 Square Miles
Named for: John Sedgwick, United States Army Major-General
Abbreviation: SG County Seat: Wichita
State: Kansas
Area Code: 316
Sales Tax: 7.3%

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Open Meetings this Week

December 17 - 21, 2012

The county manager will review the commission meeting agenda with media personnel at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the county board room.
The commission staff meeting will take place at 9 a.m. Tuesday at 525 N. Main, third floor.
The regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will take place at 9 a.m. Wednesday at 525 N. Main, third floor.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at City Hall, 455 N. Main, tenth floor.

Access information about advisory boards and contact Sedgwick County Communications and Community Initiatives with questions about these meetings and events at 660-9370.

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Recycle Christmas Trees Dec. 21 - Jan. 21

Sedgwick County will again offer FREE tree recycling and mulch between Dec. 21 and Jan. 21. Don't forget to remove the decorations first, then bring your tree to one of these drop-off locations throughout the county.

Support the WSU Shockers

The Wichita State Shockers will take on Southern Mississippi Dec. 22 at the INTRUST Bank Arena. Tickets are on sale now!

First-Half Tax Payments

The first half of the 2012 property tax payments are due Dec. 20. Use this online tool to search for property, view taxes due and make payments online.

Stay Healthy this Winter

Health Alerts

Recent Recalls

Nestle NESQUIK Chocolate Powder
Fresh Express Spinach
Sunland, Inc. almond butter and peanut butter
SimplyThick warning to include all infants

What's coming and going around?

Find out what "bugs" might be in your child's school and in your community.

Keep Up with County News

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With so much going on around Sedgwick County, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Sedgwick County now delivers the news ... to your email inbox! Visit the e-News Subscription Service to subscribe to county news.

News Releases

Sedgwick County departments are always working for you. Use the link below to stay updated on what's taking place throughout the county. Read Sedgwick County news releases.

Videos

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