City Government

The city council remains divided on whether Joplin can afford salary increases for its roughly 500 employees now, or whether the community should use a ‘wait and see’ approach concerning an uncertain economic forecast and US economy.

According to the non-profit Childcare Aware of Kansas, just over 1,000 childcare spots could be added today in Crawford County to meet demand.

The reauthorization of the 1/2 cent sales tax will now expire in December of 2033.

Residents first approved the sales tax in 2013, supplementing the City’s public safety budget bringing in, on average, 1.6 million dollars annually.

Ronda Shelton named City of Pittsburg Finance Director

The Celebrate Joplin Commission has 19 scheduled events, starting later this month through late July.

From roundabouts to intersection rehabilitation to paving trails, Joplin has big plans to improve the flow of traffic.

If the measure passes it would extend the sales tax residents approved in 2013.

Rates of violent crime in 2022 for Joplin increased by .58% over the previous year. Call volume continued to decline, off over 16% from a recent high in 2019

The Implementation Committee Monday provided an update on various projects being funded by the Use Tax passed in November 2021