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This Week in Sedgwick County

Board of County Commissioners

Sedgwick County Commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring November as National Adoption Month.
Commissioners accepted the resignation of Kinzie Kirkland from the Wichita-Sedgwick County Food and Farm Council.
The BoCC accepted the resignation of Marsha Wells from the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board.
Commissioners accepted the resignation of Dr. Seth Chauhan from the Wichita-Sedgwick County Addition Intervention Coalition.
BoCC approved a $1 million capital contribution to WSU Tech for the Accelerate, Innovate and Aviate Capital Campaign.
Sedgwick County Commissioners approved the signing of a lease agreement for parking at the Douglas Tag Office.
BoCC selected Commissioner Jim Howell as the voting delegate and Commissioners Stephanie Wise and Jeff Blubaugh as alternates for the consideration of the Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) legislative platform, which will occur during the KAC’s 50^thAnnual Conference and Exhibition, held in Wichita on Dec. 10, 2025.
Commissioners deferred Item 1 and approved Item 2 from the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Nov. 6, 2025.
The BoCC did not take any binding action in executive session.

Upcoming Events

Wild Lights returns to Sedgwick County Zoo Wednesdays through Sundays from Oct. 15-Dec. 21, 2025. This fall, Wild Lights features an exciting display of familiar and mythical plants, animals, and other creatures. Journey through the magical forest during an unforgettable night of wonder and beauty at the Zoo. Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo.
The Board of Canvassers will convene at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, to begin the General Election Vote Canvass at the Sedgwick County Election Office, 510 N. Main St. Sedgwick County Election Office
Enjoy free admission on Sundays, Aug. 10-Dec. 28, 2025, at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main St., where dozens of exhibits and thousands of artifacts celebrate our local history. Learn more at Free Admission Sunday – Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum.