Homelessness in Kansas local government
What Kansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
35 Kansas meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kansas with the most homelessness activity
- Westmoreland, KS (9)
- Junction City, KS (4)
- Topeka, KS (4)
- Ottawa, KS (3)
- Geary County, KS (2)
- Wichita, KS (2)
- Shawnee County, KS (2)
- Finney County, KS (2)
- Riley County, KS (2)
- Olathe, KS (2)
- Pittsburg, KS (1)
- Louisburg, KS (1)
Latest matching meetings
Board will consider resignation of James Mercuri and vote on new members
The WestCoHAB meeting will review the resignation of member James Mercuri and decide whether to accept it. The board will also consider applications for two new voting members, Tresa Rollison and Elizabeth Harris. Subcommittee reports on homeless engagement, priority populations, advocacy and policy, data and quality…
City Council to vote on $108,296.64 settlement of litigation with Robert Mahouski
The Pittsburgh City Council Standing Committees will consider several resolutions, including a settlement payment to Robert Mahouski for $108,296.64 to resolve litigation, and authorization to accept $800,000 from Allegheny County for homelessness outreach services. The committees will also deliberate on rezoning 13…
WestCoHAB to review subcommittee reports and recruit education representative
The WestCoHAB will meet virtually to discuss breakout session presentations and receive reports from five subcommittees. The board is also seeking to fill an open voting member seat for an education representative.
City Commission discusses multiple department budgets
The Junction City Commission holds a work session to discuss budget proposals for several departments, including Animal Shelter, Parks & Recreation, Police, and IT. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. Public comment is allowed.
Council to consider stormwater RFPs, pool passes for firefighters
The Louisburg City Council will discuss and potentially approve RFPs for stormwater projects in Countryside East and S. Fifth St., as well as the 2026 Annual Pavement Marking. They will also consider providing free aquatic center passes to volunteer firefighters and address the fire station tornado shelter budget. A…
Public hearing on negotiated sale of 125 E. Elm
The County Commission will hold a public hearing on the negotiated sale of 125 E. Elm under K.S.A. 79-2803(b). They will also review weekly reports from HR and the Sheriff, appoint a Homeless Task Force member, and receive a monthly update from the Health Department. An executive session on non-elected personnel is…
Board to discuss dog license update and shelter report
The Animal Services Advisory Board will hear an update on dog licensing policies, receive the monthly shelter and field report, and discuss old business including Second Light and Homeless Pets and a KDA/AFI update. New board members will take the oath of office, and public comment will be accepted.
Commission to appoint Homeless Task Force member
The Geary County Commission will review routine reports and consider an appointment to the Homeless Task Force. An executive session for non-elected personnel recruitment is scheduled. A joint City/County/USD meeting is set for 5:30 PM at the C.L. Hoover Opera House.
Homeless Advisory Board to vote on Governance Charter and ESG funds
The Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB) will consider a motion to adopt a Governance Charter and vote on ESG Funds updates. Presentations include the Westmoreland County Annual Plan and a By-Name List update. Subcommittee reports from Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, and other groups will…
Board will review its Governance Charter and consider a survey flyer motion
The WestCoHAB meeting will review its Governance Charter and hear reports from several subcommittees. A motion will be considered to approve a Priority Populations SHARE Survey flyer. Presentations from Grassroots Westmoreland and Westmoreland Community Action will be given. No unfinished business is listed.
Budget update presented by Ellen at Animal Services Advisory Board
The Wichita Animal Services Advisory Board will approve the previous meeting minutes, receive an Animal Services shelter and field update, and open public comment. The board will discuss public concerns from the January meeting, review old‑business items including the second light and homeless pets issue, and receive…
City to approve multiple code‑violation abatement resolutions for West 12th Street properties
The Junction City City Commission will consider a series of resolutions authorizing staff to abate violations of City Code Section 235 at several West 12th Street locations and other sites. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as a $964,810.44 appropriation ordinance and contract approvals for…
Board will vote on adding Cassandra Williams‑Richards as a voting member
The WestCoHAB meeting will approve minutes from the 02/04/26 session, hear presentations from local partners, and vote on Cassandra Williams‑Richards as a new voting member. Subcommittees will report on their 2026 action plans covering homeless engagement, priority populations, advocacy, data, affordable‑housing…
Board discusses aid-to-local grant and homeless updates
The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners held a work session on March 2, 2026. Commissioners heard a presentation on the Aid-to-Local Grant from the Health Department and an update on homelessness. No formal actions or votes were listed.
Commission to approve $721,910.24 in accounts payable
The Finney County Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of accounts payable totaling $721,910.24, covering payroll of $137,077.21 and out‑of‑cycle invoices of $584,833.03. The body will also consider a waiver request for 11815 N. Mennonite Rd. under Section 1.090. Additional items include an…
Commission to consider BUILD grant for Grant Avenue road project
The City Commission will consider a resolution supporting a federal BUILD grant for the Grant Avenue Road Project and vote on several interlocal agreements and purchases. Consent items include a $2.6 million appropriation ordinance and a Walmart Community Grant application for the fire department.
Board discusses subcommittee support and reports on homelessness initiatives
The WestCoHAB meeting will feature presentations from the Private Industry Council, the Milton Hershey School, and an update on the NOFO. Members will discuss support for subcommittees and hear reports from subcommittees on homeless engagement, priority populations, advocacy and policy, data and quality control…
City Commission approves $63,430 animal shelter services contract
The commission voted to approve a formal agreement with Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, Inc. that provides animal shelter services for an annual fee of $63,430 payable in monthly installments starting Jan 1 2026. Commissioners also authorized a six‑month extension of the purchase agreement with Lightfield Energy, with…
City Commission to review Prairie Paws Animal Shelter funding agreement
The Ottawa City Commission will consider a funding agreement with the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter presented by Interim City Manager Finch. The commission will also receive an update on the agreement with Lightfield Energy, also presented by Finch. A proclamation recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19…
HUD CoC NOFO updates and cold weather shelter check‑in discussed
The WestCoHAB will receive updates on the HUD Continuum of Care notice. The board will check in on the cold‑weather shelter and discuss provider challenges and opportunities. It will also set the 2026 meeting calendar and request committee action plans for March 2026.
Animal shelter to become city department; new commissioners sworn in
The City Commission will administer oaths to three new commissioners and elect a mayor and vice mayor. They will consider an ordinance making the animal shelter and its director a city department, award bids for fleet services and a dump truck, and approve a $842,725.75 appropriations ordinance. The agenda also…
County will consider a 2026 lease agreement for animal shelter facilities
The Riley County Board of Commissioners will discuss several routine items, including an employee action form and payroll approvals. The meeting includes updates from Pawnee Mental Health Services, the Police Department, Public Works, Community Corrections, and the County Counselor. A key agenda item is the 2026…
Council to vote on Industrial Revenue and Tax Abatement policy
The Olathe City Council will recognize outgoing councilmembers, consider appointments to the Planning Commission, and vote on several consent agenda items including a new Industrial Revenue and Tax Abatement policy and authorization for the Animal Shelter Project. The council will also hold an executive session to…
Commission to consider partnership for a community commercial kitchen
The Ottawa City Commission will hear an update from Fire Chief Dillon on the city’s new Class 2 ISO rating. Commissioners will then consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a partnership agreement with Live Healthy Frankin County to establish a community commercial kitchen under the Pathways to a…
WestCoHAB discusses budget gaps and subcommittee capacity
The Westmoreland Homeless Advisory Board met to discuss the impacts of budget impasses, including potential reductions in subcommittee capacity and an increase in virtual meeting attendance. The board also addressed the use of its letterhead for a Priority Populations SHARE survey.
Board receives subcommittee reports on homeless initiatives
The WestCoHAB meeting will approve the minutes from the 09/03/25 session. Attendees will hear a Complex Case Division presentation, Opening Doors training, and a discussion on federal and state impacts. The board will also receive reports from several subcommittees, including Homeless Engagement and Pathways to…
County to consider interlocal sales tax agreement with Garden City
The Finney County Commission will consider several business items including an interlocal agreement with Garden City for the half-cent sales tax, an animal shelter contract, and a facility sharing MOU. They will also hear updates from Great Plains Development and the District Court, and vote on purchases of mowers and…
Budget hearings for the 2026 Shawnee County budget
The Board of County Commissioners will hold budget hearings for the 2026 Shawnee County budget. Sessions are scheduled from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm and will cover a range of county departments and programs. Commissioners and the public will hear reports from groups such as Admin Services, Public Health, and Public Works.
Riley County Commissioners to review 2026 budget appropriations and COLA
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2026 Riley County Extension appropriation and a 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) presentation. The meeting includes reviews of year-to-date budget expenditures and an amendment to the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter service agreement.
Council to vote on $24.4M in March expenditures and $168k for Hotel Topeka
The Governing Body will consider approving $24.4 million in March expenditures, a $388,000 occupational health contract with Stormont-Vail, and special event permits for Germanfest. Action items include $168,297 in additional funding for Hotel Topeka operations and a resolution requiring homelessness discussions to…
Council to consider annexing 7.93 acres near 143rd Street and Lakeshore Drive
The City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items including sewer district enlargement, infrastructure contracts, and animal shelter project authorization. New business items include an ordinance to annex 7.93 acres at northwest of W. 143rd Street and S. Lakeshore Drive, and a request for a final plat…
Topeka considers 0.5% sales tax for public safety and affordable housing
The Governing Body will discuss a proposed 0.5% citywide retailers’ sales tax to fund public safety, affordable housing, and homelessness solutions. The meeting also includes a vote on camping prohibitions and a contract amendment for engineering services.
Commission to discuss Aquatics Center planning and 12th Avenue Bridge project
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Aquatics Center planning agreement, animal shelter operations, and priorities for the City Manager. The meeting includes a preview of the regular agenda, including the appointment of a Vice-Mayor.
Topeka council discusses ending chronic homelessness
The Topeka Governing Body will hold a joint work session with Shawnee County to discuss the 'All Hands on Deck' initiative, which aims to end chronic homelessness by 2030. Staff will present a plan to create a multi-sector coalition and support specific housing concepts.
Governing Body to vote on $37.2M wastewater loan and $12.65M bond issue
The Topeka Governing Body will consider several major financial items, including a $37.2 million state revolving loan for wastewater improvements and a $12.65 million general obligation bond issue. They will also vote on eminent domain resolutions for multiple infrastructure projects, a reinvestment housing incentive…