County issues four proclamations, swears in Access Advisory Board member and hears public comment on Amtrak access
The commission issued four proclamations (mental-health awareness 'End the Stigma' day, Law Week, EMS Week and National Public Works Week), accepted remarks from nonprofit representatives and sworn in John Crane to the Wichita‑Sedgwick Access Advisory Board. Public commenter Andrew Crane urged support for passenger rail and transit access for seniors and people with disabilities.
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The board paused to declare four proclamations and recognize community partners on May 14. Chair Ryan Beatty read and commissioners approved proclamations recognizing mental‑health awareness (May 22 as End the Stigma Day), Law Week (May 12–16), EMS Week and National Public Works Week. Amy Young, representing the Love Like Remy Foundation, accepted the mental‑health proclamation and described placement of counselors in elementary schools as privately funded work that supports students.
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