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Board of County Commissioners

Sedgwick County Commissioners approved the regular meeting minutes for Oct. 15 and Oct. 22, 2025.
BoCC received and filed public comment.
Commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring Nov. 5, 2025, as Gathered Strong Day.
The BoCC approved a resolution appointing Pablo Cruz to the Sedgwick County District 4 Citizens Advisory Board.
BoCC received and filed a presentation of the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 financial report.
Sedgwick County Commissioners approved the recommendations of the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting for Oct. 30, 2025.
BoCC approved consent items G-Q with an amendment to item L: position reclassifications. The Board approved a position reclassification for the Division of Finance and deferred three positions for the Register of Deeds until the Nov. 12 meeting.

Governing Body of Fire District 1

The Governing Board approved the regular meeting minutes for Oct. 1, 2025.
The Governing Board accepted and acknowledged the charitable donation of nine pet resuscitation kits from The FETCH Foundation to Sedgwick County Fire District 1.
The Board approved item 1 of the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Oct. 30, 2025. The Board deferred items 2 and 3 until a future meeting.

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 Wichita Veterans Day Parade will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in downtown Wichita. The parade will be followed by a celebration at Exploration Place featuring food, vendors and music.
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.