Kansas Municipal News
Local government news, municipal finance updates and job openings, collected for city and county officials.
Latest
Latest headlines
Page 2110
City of Lawrence to update climate protection plan; mayor wants city to aim for 100% renewable energy
The City of Lawrence is preparing to update its climate protection plan, and the mayor wants the city to aim high when it comes to renewable energy. The city allocated $75,000 as part of its 2020 budget to update its…
Cost of new Wichita water treatment plant will soon reflect in your bill
The Wichita Water Partners soon will deliver a final budget presentation for the city's new water treatment plan. It's a large project that will increase water rates. The estimated cost for the needed construction project is in the neighborhood of…
Shawnee County Courthouse to get new $325,000 security camera system
A new security camera system is coming to the Shawnee County Courthouse. At their meeting on Thursday morning, Shawnee County commissioners approved the purchase of the new system from American Digital Security. The system is scheduled to be installed by…
Reno County annual county tax sale produces $108,000
Reno County conducted its 35th annual tax sale on Wednesday, selling to the highest bidder real estate in the county on which at least three years of property taxes were overdue. The sale, which drew between 65 and 70 bidders,…
Wolf named Manhattan City Clerk
The City of Manhattan has announced the promotion of Brenda Wolf to the position of City Clerk. Wolf has served as Deputy City Clerk since 2016. She’ll be responsible for internal and external communications to the city commission, management of…
Wichita City Council member buys cafe that owner had to sell after scooter accident
Back in August, No Bake Cafe owner Saxon Young seriously injured himself in a scooter accident in Dallas and immediately realized he’d no longer be able to run his business. Ever since, he’s been looking for a buyer for the…
Utility rate increase lower than expected in 2020
The utility rate increase for City of Emporia residents will be less than expected following a study session of the Emporia City Commission Wednesday morning. Residents will see a 5 percent increase in water service, 10 percent increase for sewer…
Low pay biggest concern among Kansas state employees
A survey of the state of Kansas’ 8,000 executive branch employees shows that the biggest concern for most of them is low pay and poor benefits. While 65% of respondents from 14 Cabinet agencies are satisfied with their jobs, three…
Stanton honored by Kansas County and District Attorneys Association
Deputy Reno County District Attorney Thomas R. Stanton has been awarded the Kansas County and District Attorneys Association (KCDAA) 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented to him at a recent KCDAA conference in Wichita. Stanton is a 1988…
Get municipal news in your inbox every week
Talk to a municipal advisor
Contact Larry Kleeman or Henry Schmidt, call (316) 264-3400 or email info@ransonfinancial.com.
