Topeka and Shawnee County leaders announced Thursday the creation of a task force that aims to strengthen local recovery following the coronavirus pandemic.
In a news conference held Thursday evening via Zoom, community leaders from the Greater Topeka Partnership, the City of Topeka and several Shawnee County agencies formally introduced the task force, dubbed “Topeka, Shawnee County Community Recovery.”
“It’s clear that this situation isn’t going to go away overnight, but as we respond to this crisis, we must start focusing on what our recovery plan should look like,” said Mayor Michelle De La Isla. “Right now, leadership must identify the issues our community will be facing so that, over time, we can address these and create actionable, long-lasting solutions.”
(Read more: Local – The Topeka Capital-Journal)
