City Of Salina
Lauren Driscoll, AICP has a diverse work experience in various planning and development roles. Lauren served on the American Planning Association (APA) National Board of Directors as a Member, providing leadership to the organization and its 40,000 members. Lauren also worked as the Director of Community and Development Services for the City of Salina. Prior to that, they were the Director of Community Development at Matanuska Telephone Association and Chief of Planning Services at Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Lauren's achievements include developing comprehensive transportation planning programs, housing plans, and strategic plans, as well as managing projects and facilitating grant administration. Lauren also has experience in economic development and project administration through their roles at the City of Hastings and Blue Bridge Ventures.
Lauren Driscoll, AICP, holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Public Administration with an emphasis on Community Development Planning from Grand Valley State University. Lauren also completed a one-year study abroad program at Helia Polytechnic in Finland, focusing on Business/Corporate Communication. Additionally, Lauren has obtained several certifications including the AICP from the American Institute of Certified Planners in May 2014. Lauren is also certified in ICS/NIMS 100,200,300,400,700,964 from FEMA. Apart from these certifications, Lauren has a certification in Public Participation from IAP2 and is a graduate of the Senior Executive Institute Program from ICMA.
City Of Salina
Originated in 1858 under the Town and Village Act in the State of Kansas, Salina became a City of the First Class on July 9, 1920 and has had a commission-city manager form of government since 1921. The commission, comprised of five members elected at large, selects one member each year to serve as mayor. The governing body is responsible for determining policy, and the city manager is responsible for the administration of the municipality. Appointed by the governing body, the city manager acts as the chief executive and primary agent. The City of Salina is comprised of 13 departments: Arts and Humanities, City Manager's Office, Finance, Computer Technology, Community and Development Services, Fire, Human Resources, Municipal Court, Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Works, Utilities. The departments work together to serve the needs of Salina's citizens, and they aim to be the best performing municipality in Kansas.