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First candidate files for Leavenworth City Commission
One person has already filed as a candidate this year for the Leavenworth City Commission.
Griff Martin filed as a candidate Friday. County Clerk Janet Klasinski said Martin is the only person who has filed as a candidate for local races that will be on the ballot in November.
The filing deadline is June 1.
Various positions in local city governments and school boards will be up for election this year.
There will be three positions up for election on the Leavenworth City Commission.
Martin, 37, said raising the quality of life for families and pushing for strong economic growth are priorities for him as a candidate for the City Commission. Protecting individual liberties is another issue he cited as a priority.
Leavenworth city commissioners have given the green light to this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Commissioners took no formal vote when they met Tuesday for a work session. But they reached a consensus to allow the parade to move forward.
“The community needs it,” Commissioner Mark Preisinger said.
The annual parade, which takes place in the downtown area, is organized by a private committee. But city permission is needed for the parade, which requires street closings.
This year’s parade is scheduled for noon March 17.
City officials canceled last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
City to make parade decision Feb. 2
The Leavenworth Times
While some commissioners seemed in favor of moving forward this week, the Leavenworth City Commission will wait until Feb. 2 to decide whether to allow the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The parade typically takes place each year in downtown Leavenworth. But city officials canceled the event last year because of concerns about COVID-19. Commissioners are now considering whether to allow the parade to take place this year amid ongoing concerns about the pandemic.
The parade is organized by a private committee, but the event requires permission from the city government.
Commissioners discussed the parade Tuesday during a study session.
County, city review state legislative priorities
Payments in lieu of taxes and property tax abatement for accessary buildings destroyed in tornadoes.
These are among the issues Leavenworth County commissioners would like for state lawmakers to address during their upcoming session.
County commissioners discussed their state legislative priorities during a meeting Wednesday.
And commissioners for the city of Leavenworth also reviewed their state legislative priorities this week.
Priorities for the Leavenworth City Commission includes expansion of Medicaid and support for the replacement of Centennial Bridge.
State lawmakers will begin their 2021 session Monday in Topeka.
County commissioners discussed their priorities during a work session Wednesday.