Public safety in Kansas local government
What Kansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about public safety — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
749 Kansas meetings since 2024 covered public safety. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kansas with the most public safety activity
- Wichita, KS (74)
- Miami County, KS (60)
- Riley County, KS (54)
- Finney County, KS (48)
- Pittsburg, KS (42)
- Wichita County, KS (41)
- Shawnee County, KS (34)
- Junction City, KS (30)
- Lyon County, KS (26)
- Topeka, KS (26)
- Bonner Springs, KS (25)
- Russell, KS (21)
Latest matching meetings
City Council to adopt new traffic and offense codes
The Osawatomie City Council will consider adopting updated traffic and criminal codes for 2026, and authorize the purchase of a replacement dump truck for the Street Department.
City Commission to consider condemnation of two structures
The City Commission will hold public hearings to consider the condemnation of a commercial building and a multi-family residence. The body will also review professional service agreements for an airport project and receive a chamber of commerce update.
City Commission to approve budget, ambulance purchase, and homelessness task force appointments
The Junction City Commission will consider a $3.2 million appropriations ordinance, approve the purchase of an ambulance for $327,336, and appoint members to the Homelessness Task Force.
Community Relations Board plans July 4th and summer events
The board discussed preparations for upcoming community activities including the Fishing Derby, Movies in the Park, and 4th of July festivities. Members also reviewed vendor invoices and logistics for the holiday parade.
Pratt City Commission to consider health insurance renewal and police promotion
The City Commission will discuss several operational items, including a police department promotion and health insurance renewal. The body will also review bids for an alley on South Main and the CCLIP project.
Board will hear updates on development, budget, safety system, and infrastructure
The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, a budget request from the Conservation District, a possible intrusion detection system, road and bridge projects, and compensation data. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and…
Vicious Dog Resolution considered by County Commission
The Linn County Commission will address routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, claims, and add/abate/refund orders. Department heads will give reports on the sheriff, fire, emergency management, health, register of deeds, IT, and public works. Old business includes a Memorandum of Agreement and a…
Russell City Council to hold public hearing on dangerous structure at 15 Amber Drive
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a dangerous structure at 15 Amber Drive and discuss the 2027 Budget's Special Revenue Funds. The body is also reviewing bids for a utility backhoe replacement and a lift station replacement on Cindy Drive.
Russell City Council to discuss 2027 budget enterprise funds
The City Council will discuss enterprise funds for the 2027 budget and review water source and conservation outlooks for July through September 2026. The body will also consider amendments to the Holland Hotel housing grant and development agreements.
Riley County Commissioners to consider establishing Department of Emergency Services
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a resolution to establish the Department of Emergency Services. The agenda also includes a 2027 budget work session and a review of the Keats Sewer Benefit District.
County to consider exceeding revenue neutral rate for 2026 budget
The Board of County Commissioners will consider notices of intent regarding revenue neutral rates for Bucyrus Lights & Sirens, Hillsdale Lights & Sirens, Miami County Fire District #2, and Fire District #1, as well as for Miami County itself. They will also approve minutes from July 8 and vouchers/payroll, and present…
Council to vote on adding a 0.25% education sales tax to the November ballot
The Osage City Council will consider three ordinances—an educational special sales tax, a uniform public offense code, and a standard offense code—each marked as action required. Informational updates will be given on the preliminary budget and the city’s strategic plan, and a reminder about the upcoming CIP/Equipment…
City Council considers $45 million in donations for emergency services
The City Council is reviewing resolutions to accept large donations from Highmark Health and UPMC for first responder vehicles and equipment. The body is also considering land sales, historic designations, and various service contracts.
Andover City Council discusses 2027 budget and mill levy increase
The City Council is reviewing the 2027 annual budget and setting intended mill rates. Discussions include funding for fire department equipment, IT server purchases, and increasing the mill levy to restore city reserves.
City Council begins 2027 budget workshops and tax levy considerations
The City Council will hold a budget workshop regarding the proposed 2027 General, Library, and Debt Service funds. The meeting includes discussion of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and a resolution regarding property tax levies.
District 4 Advisory Board to consider zoning changes for garage condos and university land
The board will review a request to amend the Ridge Plaza Community Unit Plan for a garage condo development and a zone change for Friends University. The meeting also includes reports from the police, fire, and public library departments.
Board holds budget hearings for 2027 Shawnee County spending plan
The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners is holding work session budget hearings for the 2027 fiscal year. Departments including the District Attorney, Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, Parks and Recreation, and others will present their proposed budgets in three time blocks. A public comment period…
County board to vote on tax increase beyond revenue neutral rate
The board will consider approving notices of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the county and Rural Fire District #1, which would allow tax increases. Other business includes a resolution to appoint the Director of Environmental Health, a petition for road vacation, discussion of a motor grader and a City…
County Commission to discuss District Court budget
The commission will consider routine consent agenda items (minutes, claims, add/abate orders) and hear department head reports including AMR/ADS-B site coordination, sheriff, fire chief, and emergency management. They will hold multiple executive sessions on personnel and security management, then take up new business…
Board to consider wrecking yard request at 3629 North Hydraulic Avenue
The District 6 Advisory Board will review a request for a wrecking/salvage yard and a zoning waiver for a 4.0-acre site. The meeting also includes reports from the police, fire, and public library departments.
City Commission to consider intent to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate
The City Commission will review projected 2027 General Fund figures and consider a resolution regarding the Revenue Neutral Rate. The body will also review reports from the police and fire departments and a joint resolution with the Eudora Library Board.
District 2 Board to consider rezone for industrial development at Greenwich & 21st
The District 2 Advisory Board will vote on three land-use cases: a rezone and new CUP for industrial use at Greenwich and 21st Street, a sign-waiver for a storage facility on Woodlawn, and a PUD to allow tattooing at Greenwich and Waterman. The board will also hear a presentation on the Downtown Wichita Action Plan…
Commission considers $4.4 million price cap for Gage Park Carousel renovation
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a maximum price amendment for the Gage Park Carousel project and a permit for a new fire station in Soldier Township. The body is also reviewing several Sheriff's Office contracts and departmental service agreements.
Commission to consider mileage reimbursement rate increase to $0.725 per mile
The Lyon County Commission will consider changing the mileage reimbursement rate to $0.725 per mile to align with federal and state rates. They will also discuss personnel changes and consider travel approvals for staff to attend the APCO and NENA conferences. Warrants payable for July 10, 2026 are listed with no…
Public hearing and resolution to establish sewer benefit area
The Spring Hill City Council will hold a public hearing on the Northeast Sewer Benefit Area Low, then consider a resolution to establish a sewer system benefit area. Other actions include approving task orders for engineering design of the 223rd Street Loop Trail and construction materials testing for the 2026 street…
Council to adopt 2026 offense codes and authorize dump truck purchase
The city council will consider consent agenda items (pay applications, special event permits), then vote on two ordinances adopting the 2026 Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance, and a resolution authorizing purchase of a replacement dump truck. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting…
Council to authorize LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games coordination
The Standing Committees will consider and vote on several resolutions, including authorizing coordination with LA28 for Olympic and Paralympic events at no cost to the city, approving a $250,000 RFP for social services at Burgwin Recreation Center, and entering into various contracts for IT support, software services…
Board will discuss the 2027 proposed budget for Miami County and Fire District 1
The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop. Commissioners will discuss the proposed 2027 budget for Miami County. They will also review the proposed 2027 budget for Fire District #1. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.
Geary County holds 2027 budget work session
The County Commission is reviewing proposed budgets for 2027, including the General Fund and special districts. The Finance Director presented a proposed General Fund mill levy of 64.124, which exceeds the revenue neutral rate.
Basehor City Council to discuss 2027 budget and development plats
The City Council will review the 2027 city budget during a work session. The regular meeting includes several ordinances regarding subdivision final plats, school zone traffic updates, and rezoning requests.
City Council considers $250,000 youth violence prevention program
City Council will discuss several land acquisitions by the Pittsburgh Land Bank and budget reallocations for city projects. The body is also reviewing a professional services agreement for a youth violence prevention program and updates to the Zoning Code.
Council to consider Community Improvement District at 3109 East Douglas
The Wichita City Council will hold a public hearing on establishing a Community Improvement District (CID) at 3109 and 3111 East Douglas and consider a development agreement. The agenda also includes a deferral of the purchase of a police robotic dog to January 2027, a public hearing for industrial revenue bonds to…
City to discuss unsafe structures and housing incentives
The El Dorado City Commission will consider approving appropriations for the 2026 budget and stadium repairs, and will hold a public hearing on unsafe structures at four addresses. The body will also discuss creating a housing incentive district and authorizing notice to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2027…
Commissioners to consider transfer station rate increase and health budget
The Board of Riley County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2026, with a business agenda including a change order for the transfer station tipping floor, a highway use permit, and a plaza reservation. Key items for discussion are a proposed transfer station rate increase and a presentation of the…
Commission to discuss Transient Guest Tax rate increase and governance review
The Commission will clarify board direction on the proposed Transient Guest Tax rate increase and its governance and oversight. New business includes an emergency declaration for severe weather, property/casualty insurance renewal with Travelers, and several employee policy adjustments. Rezoning and a special use…
Board to vote on Cadillac Lake PUD rezoning and Downtown Action Plan
The District 5 Advisory Board will consider a zone change for a 2.72-acre site at 9725 W 29th St N from SF-5 to PUD for the Cadillac Lake Residential development. They will also review and recommend adoption of the Downtown Wichita Action Plan. Additionally, reports from police, fire, library, and parks departments…
Goddard Council discusses new senior transportation guidelines and city business
The City Council will review guidelines for 'Goddard GO,' a new paratransit van service for seniors and residents with disabilities. Other agenda items include discussions on police station design, traffic modifications at 199th and Kellogg, and various local ordinances.
Pratt City Commission to review airport authority and police funding requests
The City Commission will discuss renewals for health insurance and the Chamber of Commerce. Members will consider funding for water test wells and new police equipment. The meeting also includes appointments and ordinance changes for the Airport Authority.
Council considers $1.15 million appropriation and new infrastructure projects
The City Council will review a large appropriation ordinance and discuss a strategic funding roadmap for housing and water infrastructure. The meeting also includes updates on electric system conversions and various facility maintenance needs.
City Council considers budget shifts and bridge project funding
The Standing Committees will discuss several capital budget amendments and contract adjustments. The meeting includes reviews of infrastructure funding for the McArdle Bridge and various departmental invoices for approval.