# data[].attributes.headline
Members Benefit from the KMEA Equipment Loan Program

# data[].attributes.subject
Members Benefit from the KMEA Equipment Loan Program

# data[].attributes.body
Having recently served as town manager in Monument, Colorado, Chris Lowe has held numerous civic positions. Throughout his career in Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado, Chris Lowe has also contributed his experience to groups such as the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA), where he served on the executive board.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Having recently served as town manager in Monument, Colorado, Chris Lowe has held numerous civic positions. Throughout his career in Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado, Chris Lowe has also contributed his experience to groups such as the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA), where he served on the executive board.

With members in over 70 cities across Kansas, the KMEA provides resources to support businesses and communities in addressing energy needs with a creative approach and facilitating cost-effective services. These resources include its Equipment Loan Program.

Accessible to all of its members, the KMEA Equipment Loan Program provides equipment for troubleshooting issues in electrical systems and preventing such problems before they occur. The equipment includes two infrared cameras used to identify electrical hot spots, three power loggers to register load patterns and any distortions, and a pole tester to conduct utility pole maintenance examinations.

By offering this equipment on loan to its members, KMEA expects to limit power outages, damage to equipment, and personnel injuries. Those interested in scheduling time to borrow any of the items can reach out to Gerry Bieker at bieker@kmea.com or call 913-660-0232. Alternately, visit kmea.com for more information about the program or to become a member of the association.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Members Benefit from the KMEA Equipment Loan Program

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Having recently served as town manager in Monument, Colorado, Chris Lowe has held numerous civic positions. Throughout his career in Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado, Chris Lowe has also contributed his experience to groups such as the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA), where he served on the executive board.

# data[].attributes.body
An accomplished municipal administrator with more than a decade of experience, Chris Lowe was manager of Monument, Colorado, a town of 7,000 residents where he supervised a team of 50 employees. As part of his work in Monument, Colorado, Chris Lowe maintained membership in professional organizations such as the International City/County Managers Association.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
An accomplished municipal administrator with more than a decade of experience, Chris Lowe was manager of Monument, Colorado, a town of 7,000 residents where he supervised a team of 50 employees. As part of his work in Monument, Colorado, Chris Lowe maintained membership in professional organizations such as the International City/County Managers Association.

The International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) was established to train, consult, and partner with local government professionals across the globe. ICMA helps implement and nurture innovative leadership and management practices in local governments, non-governmental organizations, academia, and other settings. The ICMA coaching program was designed to help professionals grow in their careers through opportunities such as one-to-one coaching.

One-to-one coaching is tailored for both seasoned managers and rising professionals who wish to gain new career perspectives. ICMA coaches are well-trained to help professionals better understand local government operations, including finding the information they need as well as providing solutions to challenging career questions. One-to-one coaching can include sessions in a casual and informal networking set-up, or in a formal setting. Course participants may interact with more than one coach to get varied perspectives.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
An accomplished municipal administrator with more than a decade of experience, Chris Lowe was manager of Monument, Colorado, a town of 7,000 residents where he supervised a team of 50 employees. As part of his work in Monument, Colorado, Chris Lowe maintained membership in professional organizations such as the International City/County Managers Association.

# data[].attributes.headline
Baldwin City Public Library Expansion Project Comes in under Budget

# data[].attributes.subject
Baldwin City Public Library Expansion Project Comes in under Budget

# data[].attributes.body
A seasoned civic administrator, Chris Lowe most recently held responsibilities as the town manager of Monument, Colorado, where he oversaw an annual budget of $10 million. Prior to his position in Monument, Colorado, Chris Lowe served as a city administrator in Baldwin City, Kansas. His accomplishments included enabling upgrades to the municipal golf course and an expansion of the public library.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
A seasoned civic administrator, Chris Lowe most recently held responsibilities as the town manager of Monument, Colorado, where he oversaw an annual budget of $10 million. Prior to his position in Monument, Colorado, Chris Lowe served as a city administrator in Baldwin City, Kansas. His accomplishments included enabling upgrades to the municipal golf course and an expansion of the public library.

The $777,000 Baldwin City Public Library project launched in December 2013 and added 3,220 square feet to the facility. This centered on an L-shaped expansion to an existing building with a nearly 6,000-square-foot footprint. This addition includes a large meeting room that can be used by the municipal court and Baldwin City Council and a smaller meeting room ideal for executive sessions. Another aspect of the expansion was a replacement of the existing HVAC system and roofing.

With $500,000 in financing coming through a bond issue that used revenue from a quality-of-life sales tax, Friends of the Library contributed $25,000. At the 90 percent completion mark in May 2019, Mr. Lowe told the Baldwin City Signal that the project was coming in under budget, with a small amount held in contingency, "which is miraculous."

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Baldwin City Public Library Expansion Project Comes in under Budget

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
A seasoned civic administrator, Chris Lowe most recently held responsibilities as the town manager of Monument, Colorado, where he oversaw an annual budget of $10 million. Prior to his position in Monument, Colorado, Chris Lowe served as a city administrator in Baldwin City, Kansas.