Budget & taxes in Kansas local government
What Kansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
3,354 Kansas meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kansas with the most budget & taxes activity
- Riley County, KS (136)
- Wyandotte County, KS (122)
- Wichita, KS (119)
- Finney County, KS (113)
- Miami County, KS (102)
- Louisburg, KS (88)
- Shawnee County, KS (85)
- Lawrence, KS (84)
- Topeka, KS (83)
- Lyon County, KS (81)
- Geary County, KS (81)
- Andover, KS (78)
Latest matching meetings
Affordable Housing Advisory Board releases 2020 annual activity report
This document summarizes the 2020 activities, financial transactions, and progress toward housing goals for the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. It details funding recommendations, project updates, and the status of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Andover City Council considers approving the proposed 2025 meeting calendar.
The City Council reviewed the proposed 2025 calendar for council meetings, workshops, and budget workshops prepared by Dana Engstrom. The schedule replaces the full summer Saturday retreat with three Monday night budget workshops and adds three additional workshop nights in April, June, and September. Staff presented…
Wyandotte County Park Board to discuss 2027 budget and park projects
The Wyandotte County Park Board will meet on September 9, 2026, to review staff updates on park projects, discuss the 2027 budget, and consider a letter of support for the budget. The board will also hear updates on stormwater projects, Garland Park, and employee recognition.
County Commission to consider 1/4 cent sports complex sunset resolution
The Atchison County Commission is holding its regular meeting, which includes a workshop, public comment, and new business. The main items are a resolution to sunset the 1/4 cent sales tax for the sports complex and a discussion on appointed attorney contracts. The meeting is open to the public, with Zoom available…
Public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2027 City Budget
The City Council will hold public hearings to receive comments on the proposed FY 2027 budget. The council will also consider Resolution No. 26-1077, which would authorize a property tax levy exceeding the revenue neutral rate.
Andover City Council to consider 2027 budget and mill levy increase
The City Council will discuss the proposed 2027 budget, which includes a mill levy increase to 44.951 mills. The meeting also includes discussions on new housing developments and various city ordinances.
Commission to consider $10.4M bonds for senior housing, $2.26M waterline contract
The Lawrence City Commission is meeting to approve routine items and several significant actions, including awarding a $2,262,053 construction contract for the Iowa Street Waterline Replacement, adopting ordinances on first reading for eminent domain and $10.4 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds for The Peaks of…
KCK school board to approve 2026-27 budget with $3.85M reserve transfer
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026-27 USD 500 budget, including a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate and a $3,851,000 transfer from contingency reserves. The board will also approve a 33% Local Option Budget (LOB) resolution. Other items include…
Commission to hold 2027 budget hearing and consider adoption
The Pratt City Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget and then consider adopting it. They will also consider several other items, including library board appointments, agreement changes, and funding requests for electric utility equipment.
City to advance 2027 property tax funds and resurface key roads
The Green City Council’s September 8, 2026 committee meeting will hold second readings on resolutions to advance 2027 property tax funds and accept tax rates set by the Budget Commission. It will also consider a resolution to apply for an Enbridge grant to purchase firefighting hose. Additionally, a second reading is…
Council to hold public hearing on property tax exceeding revenue neutral rate
The Bonner Springs City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on levying a property tax that exceeds the revenue neutral rate. The council will hear public comments and consider a resolution to approve the tax increase. Staff recommends approval. The agenda also includes a budget update, but…
Council to hold public hearings on 2027 budget and tax rate exceeding revenue neutral rate
The Prairie Village City Council will hold public hearings on the 2027 budget and a proposed tax rate above the revenue neutral rate, followed by votes on both. The council will also consider amendments to the conversion therapy prohibition and discuss how council vacancies are filled. Several routine items are on the…
City Commission to hold public hearings on 2027 budget and property tax levy
The El Dorado City Commission will hold two public hearings on the proposed 2027 budget, including a resolution to levy a property tax exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The commission will also consider several infrastructure projects, equipment purchases, and a request to suspend a condemnation decision.
Shawnee County commissioners to hold public hearings on the 2027 budget and tax rate.
The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on the proposed 2027 budget and a property tax levy exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various contracts, insurance policies, and park projects, alongside new business items covering public…
County board to discuss planning fees, health dept MOU, and legal session
The Riley County Commission is holding a regular business meeting with staff updates, work sessions, and administrative items. Key discussions include a planning and development fee schedule work session, a memorandum of understanding with Wichita State University, and an executive session for legal advice on pending…
Cultural Funding Committee to review grant applications and funding amounts
The Cultural Funding Committee will convene to review applicants and discuss the allocation of the Activation Grant funding. The meeting includes a question-and-answer session with applicants and a post-Q&A discussion.
Commission to consider 2027 budget, stormwater rates, and major K-10 annexation
The City Commission will hold public hearings on the fiscal year 2027 budget and a proposed property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate, and consider first reading of stormwater rate increases for 2027-2029. The consent agenda includes final adoption of ordinances to annex and rezone about 288 acres near K-10…
Library board to set budget at special meeting
The Wyandotte County Library Board is holding a special meeting to set the budget amount. The agenda includes only a call to order, the budget item, and adjournment, with no other business listed.
Commission to consider bond authorization and property purchases
The City Commission will discuss several major financial items, including bond authorization for an animal shelter and public works building. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a sidewalk replacement project and several resolutions regarding property and grant applications.
Council to adopt 2026 amended budget for 24-7 Travel Store TIF Fund
The Russell City Council will vote on the 2026 amended budget for the 24-7 Travel Store TIF Fund, a decision preceded by a public hearing. The council will also declare a Stage II Water Warning and review the 2025 financial audit. Additionally, the body will request public hearings for a Neighborhood Revitalization…
Committee to vote on Kaw River Bridge agreement amendment
The Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee will consider a resolution for the Fifth Amendment to the Kaw River Bridge Cooperative and Development Agreement, receive the Second Quarter 2026 investment report, and get updates on the Midtown Station project and economic development incentives. The meeting also…
County board to review zoning case, COF budget, bridge report
The Coffey County Commission is holding its regular meeting with three scheduled items: a planning and zoning case review, a budget discussion, and a bridge evaluation report. Public comments are welcomed at the meeting.
Commission to vote on rezoning, short-term rentals, and emergency declaration extension
The Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a rezoning for agriculture, several short-term rental permits, and a downtown improvement district finding. They will also consider a special use permit for a short-term rental that was recommended for denial, a budget workshop…
Board to approve four new housing policies and consider hiring an attorney
The Newton Housing Authority will vote on four operational policies covering vacancies, unit turnarounds, maintenance response, and offline procedures. The board will also review the Executive Director's report on financials, HUD correspondence, and 2025 audit corrective actions. Additionally, the body will consider…
City Commission to issue bonds, award HVAC bid, approve consent items
The Hays City Commission will consider adopting ordinances and resolutions to issue general obligation bonds and temporary notes, award a $43,700 HVAC bid for the Parks Department, and approve a consent agenda that includes adopting the Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance, a landscaping code…
Council votes on 2027 budget, sewer repairs, and two rezonings
The Spring Hill City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2027 budget and a request to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The agenda includes approval of an appropriation order totaling $2,519,193.54 and a task order for emergency sewer repairs. Council members will also vote on two rezoning applications and the…
Council to hold public hearing and adopt 2027 budget
The Osawatomie City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2027 budget and consider adopting Ordinance 3883 to approve it. They will also consider a resolution authorizing Jefferson Highway route markers and other routine items. The agenda includes consent items, public comments, and reports.
Osawatomie City Council holds 2027 budget hearing Aug 27
The Osawatomie City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget, allowing taxpayers to object to the use of funds and the ad valorem tax amount. The hearing is required by law and will take place at Memorial Hall. Detailed budget information is available at City Hall and online.
County board to vote on tax relief, software renewals, salt bid, and more
The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with property tax relief resolutions, software contract renewals, and park projects, plus new business items including a de-icing salt bid, a contract amendment for jail communications, and design services for a clubhouse. The meeting is a…
Board reviews County Administrator compensation and first-year goals
The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review the compensation package and first-year goals for the County Administrator. The agenda also includes routine purchasing card requests, employee action forms, and a review of previous minutes. An executive session is scheduled to discuss…
County to consider $12,032 freezer replacement and $45,695 police cameras
The Lyon County Commission will hold an action session to consider routine items such as minutes, warrants, payroll, and appointments, plus discuss personnel changes. They will also vote on two equipment purchases: a freezer replacement for the kitchen at 425 Mechanic and new body and dash cameras for the Sheriff's…
Council to vote on 2027 budget, property tax rate, and five-year capital plan
The Basehor City Council will hold public hearings to approve the 2027 operating budget and a property tax rate exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate. The council will also vote to accept the five-year Capital Improvement Plan and approve a first amendment to a development agreement with Basehor Boulevard Holdings, LLC…
County to vote on 2027 budget and property tax rate exceeding revenue neutral
The Douglas County Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on whether to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2027 budget, which would set a property tax rate above the state-mandated neutral level. They will also consider adopting the 2027 Operating and Capital Improvement Plan Budget. The consent agenda…
Miami County Commission to adopt 2027 budgets for county and fire districts
The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote to adopt the 2027 budgets for the county, Rural Fire District #1, Rural Fire District #2, Bucyrus Lights & Sirens, and Hillsdale Lights & Sirens. The agenda includes specific votes to authorize resolutions to exceed the revenue neutral rate for…
County Commission to discuss proposed 2027 budget
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss the proposed 2027 budget. The agenda includes opening comments and general discussion, with the budget as the sole substantive item.
Topeka council to vote on exceeding revenue neutral rate for 2027 budget
The Topeka Governing Body will hold two public hearings and consider resolutions to exceed the revenue neutral rate (RNR) for the 2027 city operating budget and for the Topeka Metro Transit Authority (TMTA). The city proposes a tax rate of 37.126 mills (RNR 35.580), and TMTA proposes 4.2 mills (RNR 3.832). The council…
Topeka council to set utility rates, approve $26M Huntoon Street project
The Topeka Governing Body will vote on several major items, including setting utility rates for 2027-2030, approving a $26 million street improvement project on SW Huntoon Street, and allocating funds for social services and a sports complex. They will also discuss creating a City Auditor position and the 2027…
Council to vote on 2027 budget and revenue neutral rate hearing
The Andover City Council will hold public hearings on the 2027 budget and the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) resolution. The consent agenda includes a $2,020,442.59 appropriation ordinance and a change order for street rehabilitation. The council will also authorize the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds…
Land Bank board to review finances, property updates, legal session
The Westmoreland County Land Bank board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, covering approval of minutes and the previous month's financial report, along with property updates and an executive session for legal and real estate matters. No specific properties, contracts, or dollar…
Council to vote on buying Eberly Trails land for new water well
The Goddard City Council will consider exercising an option to purchase about 0.42 acres in Eberly Trails Reserve D for $50,000 to build a municipal water well, part of a project to expand the city's water supply. The council will also review a micromobility device ordinance and hear a report on the Senior Center. The…