Manhattan City Commission to review 2027 budget, street maintenance sales tax
Tuesday's work session will also feature discussions on local housing policies
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Sign up freeMANHATTAN, Kan. — The Manhattan City Commission is scheduled to discuss its proposed 2027 budget and a potential ballot measure to renew the city's street maintenance sales tax during a work session Tuesday evening, August 11. The 0.20% tax, which voters originally approved in 2016 to fund road repairs and Safe Routes to School projects, is set to sunset next year. Commissioners will review individual department funds and a mill levy analysis as they weigh whether to send the sales tax renewal question back to voters to maintain the dedicated revenue stream.
In addition to municipal finances, city leaders will evaluate current housing policies, with staff expected to present forecasts on economic development and workforce housing initiatives. Because the 6 p.m. meeting at City Hall is a work session, commissioners will not take any binding votes. Members of the public will be allowed to comment on both agenda items before officials provide their formal feedback and direction to city staff.
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