Local officials to set 2027 budget limits, canvass primary election results

NEWTON, Kan. — Local officials are scheduled to tackle major financial and electoral business Tuesday, Aug. 11, with the Newton City Commission set to consider its 2027 not-to-exceed budget limit and the Harvey County Commission preparing to canvass the results of the Aug. 4 primary election. During its 7 p.m. regular meeting, the city commission will receive the city manager's 2027 budget recommendation, vote on a maximum tax limit for publication, and set a date for the final public hearing. Earlier in the day, county commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. to officially certify the primary election results and receive a presentation on the county's second-quarter financial report.

The two governing bodies will also review various local development and infrastructure projects during their Tuesday meetings. The county commission's agenda includes a review of Newton's plans for several Reinvestment Housing Incentive Districts and a potential contract with Prodigy Solutions for the Harvey County Detention Center's food service program.

Meanwhile, the city commission will hold a 5:30 p.m. work session to study options for the Safe Routes for All grant program. The regular agenda will then feature a review of the municipal fireworks ordinance and a proposed engineering contract for a birdwatching platform at the RMR Wetlands.

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