Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Josie Kitchens’s organization
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Leavenworth City Commission Study Session
The City Commission held a study session where several proclamations were issued. These included designating October 2026 as Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis Awareness Month, declaring September 26, 2026, as Military Retirees Appreciation Day, proclaiming October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, declaring September through December 2026 as United Way Months, and addressing Fire Safety Week with a focus on lithium-ion battery safety.
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The study session focused on a presentation by the Leavenworth School District regarding student enrollment, compliance with new state legislation involving electronic device bans, and communication platforms used to connect with families and staff. Other key topics included an update on student achievement, the impact of extreme heat on sporting events, recent facility upgrades like the renovated culinary space, and the search process for a new head of the education department. Additionally, there was a discussion about future community events, including graduation week activities and the Eisenhower Cup donation competition.
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Leavenworth Planning Commission Regular Session
The commission addressed several new business items, including the introduction of a new planning assistant, consideration of preliminary and final plats for Broadway Lake Residences, and a discussion on potential future housing incentives policy. Additionally, the commission conducted public hearings for special use permits for a Residential Home Stay at 36 Logan Street and a natural gas meter station at 4200 S. 20th Street, both of which were approved. The commission also tabled proposed text amendments to the 2016 Development Regulations to allow for further review and legal consultation to ensure compliance with state legislation.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Leavenworth City Commission City Commission Meeting
The commission issued proclamations for the Leavenworth Awareness Walk and Constitution Week. It conducted a second consideration of an ordinance regarding development regulations. Public comment sessions addressed property fraud prevention through self-imposed biometric liens and perspectives on local data center development. Several appointments were made to the convention and tourism committee and the juvenile corrections advisory board. The commission approved the abatement of a special assessment for property maintenance and authorized the renewal of employee benefit plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside the implementation of a new benefits administration portal. Additionally, the commission approved the purchase of mobile data terminals for the police department to meet updated security and compatibility standards.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
