Sedgwick County Government

ICYMI: Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz presented his 2027 Recommended Budget to Commissioners last week. Key themes include: -Focusing on mission-critical services. -Reducing the mill levy again. -Providing stable compensation for employees. Commissioners are expected to vote on the 2027 Budget on August 26, 2026. In the meantime, you can tell us what you want to see using our 2027 Online Public Forum! Simply go to https://lnkd.in/dbkgTr6P and click "Enter Your Comments On This Topic." From there, you will be able to leave your feedback regarding the budget. This page will be monitored and discussed in the coming weeks as Commissioners and leadership continue their budget conversations. Join in on the discussion today!

The first public budget hearing for Sedgwick County will be this Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the lower-level auditorium of the Ruffin Building, 100 N. Broadway, Wichita. This is your chance to provide feedback directly to the Board of County Commissioners about the 2027 recommended budget. Can’t make it that evening? There will be a second hearing on August 26, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the same location! You can also leave your comments on our online public forum at https://lnkd.in/dbkgTr6P Both hearings will be streamed on our YouTube page at SedgwickCountyKS Hope to see you there!

What happened in Sedgwick County this week? Watch this video for your #SedgwickCountyRecap

Advance in-person voting begins today! For the first time EVER, you can now vote early in-person at three locations. 🗳️Sedgwick County Election Office at 3639 N. Comotara St. 🗳️Sedgwick County Extension Office at 7001 W. 21st St. 🗳️ Advanced Learning Library at 711 W. 2nd St N. Early in-person voting at all three locations is available from July 20-31 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Voting will take place Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Library and Extension Office, and Monday, August 3, from 8 a.m.-noon at the Election Office. For more information on early voting head to https://lnkd.in/gb_hMK6f

Putting our skills to the test!📝 Today, Sedgwick County Emergency Management hosted community partners for a training exercise to strengthen relationships for when we're needed most. Local law enforcement agencies, governmental departments and vital nonprofits worked through an exercise to make sure they're ready to respond in the event of a disaster. We're thankful to work alongside organizations dedicated to serving and protecting the public.

ICYMI: Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz presented his 2027 Recommended Budget to Commissioners last week. Key themes include: -Focusing on mission-critical services. -Reducing the mill levy again. -Providing stable compensation for employees. Commissioners are expected to vote on the 2027 Budget on August 26, 2026. In the meantime, you can tell us what you want to see using our 2027 Online Public Forum! Simply go to https://lnkd.in/dbkgTr6P and click "Enter Your Comments On This Topic." From there, you will be able to leave your feedback regarding the budget. This page will be monitored and discussed in the coming weeks as Commissioners and leadership continue their budget conversations. Join in on the discussion today!

Last week, Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz presented the 2027 Recommended Budget. In this video, he breaks down the key themes and which departments we're focusing on. What are your thoughts on the 2027 Recommended Budget? Let us know using our online public forum at https://lnkd.in/dbkgTr6P You can also view the full Recommended Budget at https://lnkd.in/d4Y5PvgB

Want to vote by mail in the 2026 August Primary? The last day to fill out an application for an advance by mail ballot is Tuesday, July 28. Simply fill out an application at https://lnkd.in/d6jjc3Dd and return it to the Sedgwick County Election Office at 3639 N. Comotara St.!

Sedgwick County Department of Corrections (SCDOC) employees celebrated National Parole and Probation Officer Appreciation Week with the most important meal of the day! This delicious breakfast was served as a thanks to our staff who work to create a safer community by helping past offenders learn new skills, build relationships and make positive changes in their lives. SCDOC is celebrating all week long with different themes! Today, some employees wore matching outfits for Twinning Tuesday!👯

Special Delivery!👶 Last month, Lieutenant Garrett Ensley, Paramedic Student Kailey Powell and EMT Odriel Oceguera assisted in the successful field delivery of a healthy baby boy! All three received their blue stork coins to commemorate the event. Congratulations and thanks for the work you do!💙