Overland Park Council Ward 1 Choose 1
Biographical Information
Ballot City
Overland Park
Campaign Web Site
http://www.loganheley.com/about
Campaign Phone
9136604727
Campaign Address
7204 Hadley St
Mailing Address
7204 Hadley St.
Overland Park, KS 66204
Overland Park, KS 66204
Personal Biography
Logan Heley is an Overland Park City Councilmember for Ward 1. Logan has deep roots in our community: Four generations of his family have called Overland Park their home. He is committed to serving the city that has given so much to him and his loved ones. As a councilmember, Logan helped spearhead investments in critical infrastructure like Fire Station 41, worked to enhance our parks and green spaces, and expanded housing options with one goal in mind: make our community a better place.
Education
Logan is a graduate of Shawnee Mission Schools. He graduated from the University of Southern California with dual degrees in Broadcast Journalism and History and earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas.
Community/Public Service
Outside of the City Council, Logan is the Executive Director of the Heartland Conservation Alliance, a nonprofit organization that collaborates with partners to protect, connect, and restore the Blue River watershed and its urban greenspaces for everyone’s benefit and enjoyment. A significant portion of Overland Park lies within this watershed. He also serves on the boards for the Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance and the Johnson County Transportation Council.
What do you believe are the three critical projects or initiatives that will move your city/district forward?
Expand Housing Options
Logan has worked to increase housing options so our city can meet the needs of our residents. He helped lower housing costs by passing the property tax rebate program. He is encouraging the construction of a more diverse and attainable array of housing options with permit-ready designs. And he supported the city’s use of economic development tools to expand the supply of housing in Overland Park.
Protect Our Green Spaces
Logan is championing the City’s Urban Forest Plan which will ensure our parks, neighborhoods, and natural areas continue to be healthy and vibrant for generations to come.
Logan believes we need to rethink our transportation system so that it is more accessible and equitable.
What skills, expertise, experience, or competencies qualify you for this position?
Logan Heley is an Overland Park City Councilmember for Ward 1. Logan has deep roots in our community: Four generations of his family have called Overland Park their home. He is committed to serving the city that has given so much to him and his loved ones.
Logan is a graduate of Shawnee Mission Schools. He graduated from the University of Southern California with dual degrees in Broadcast Journalism and History and earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas.
Logan has represented Ward 1 on the City Council since 2018 and served as City Council president in 2024.
Logan is the Executive Director of the Heartland Conservation Alliance and serves on the board for the Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance.
What makes this office an important part of the local government?
My name is Logan Heley, and I am an Overland Park City Councilmember for Ward 1.
I have lived in Ward 1 for over 30 years, and four generations of my family have called Overland Park their home.
I have served on the City Council since 2018. As a councilmember, I helped spearhead investments in critical infrastructure like Fire Station 41, worked to enhance our parks and green spaces, and expanded housing options with one goal in mind: making our community a better place to live, work, and raise a family. While we accomplished a great deal in the past seven years, there is more work to be done. I am running for reelection to continue to make Overland Park a more vibrant, sustainable, and affordable city for us all.