Derby residents Jaelen Johnston and Loren Farley were recognized by the council. Johnston was a runner-up on The Voice and Farley was selected as firefighter of the year. Councilmember Chris Unkel retired from the post,and a waste management plan saves the city $18,000 annually.
Haysville proclaimed June as Business Appreciation Month, with a Chamber-hosted event on June 17. Several zoning changes were approved. Updates included announcements for swim meets, fireworks rules, and concerns over motorized vehicles on bike paths.
The Board of Education previously hoped to have 50% of students performing at level 3 and 4 by 2030. That is looking to be unrealistic. The goal is now for 30% of students to perform at those levels. Meanwhile, the board has until August to complete a building needs assessment.
Wichita is making plans to make water use more sustainable in hopes of avoiding the declaration of Stage 3 drought restrictions in early 2026. The city also has a competitive pension system, but without reworking its benefits packages it may not appeal to younger workers.
The City Council approved multiple policies. The Mayor voted against a raise, despite the Councils statements regarding the need. Community concerns focused on police transparency, public comment limits, and the proposed homelessness ordinance.
The DAB 1 meeting discussed zoning cases, holiday safety updates from city departments, and Brandon Johnson’s plans for his coming year on the council. Notable topics included support for Plan A of the parking plan, and debates over a new daycare in Kenmar West.