Kansas City's Northeast Newscast

123: Discussing the role of Public Works with Maggie Green

January 22, 2020 Elizabeth Orosco
Kansas City's Northeast Newscast
123: Discussing the role of Public Works with Maggie Green
Show Notes

On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Maggie Green, public information officer with Public Works. Her role is to interface with the public and maintain transparent communication regarding the projects going on at Public Works. 

Prior to working with the city, Green was the education program director at BikeWalkKC. 

This week, Green discusses the mission and scope of Public Works, what the department is responsible for in the city, the current budget, a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into snow preparation and removal, an update on potholes and street resurfacing, and a look at Complete Streets.