This Week in Sedgwick County

Board of County Commissioners

BoCC approved the minutes from the regular meetings on Oct. 7, Oct. 14 and Oct. 21, 2026.
BoCC approved the recommendations of the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Oct. 29, 2026.
BoCC approved DER2026-00013: adoption of a resolution amending the Community Investments Plan 2035 Urban Growth Areas map, directly related to the Goddard boundaries.
BoCC approved DER2026-00010: adoption of a resolution amending the Unified Zoning Code Urban Areas of Influence map, directly related to the Goddard boundaries.
BoCC approved to set a public hearing date for the proposed adoption of the 2026 National Electrical Code for Dec. 2 and to publish the public hearing notice in the official County newspaper.
BoCC approved to set a public hearing date for the proposed adoption of the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code for Dec. 2 and to publish the public hearing notice in the official County newspaper.
BoCC received and filed a presentation of the Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2026. As explained in the report, the County remains in healthy financial shape, though external forces like inflation, supply chain disruption and State budget decisions continue to pose some risk.

Governing Body of Fire District 1

Upcoming Events

Sedgwick County offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Emergency services will be available by dialing or texting 911.
Sedgwick County Zoo’s Asian lantern festival is back to illuminate the Zoo in an unforgettable display of and artistry. This fall, Wild Lights features never-before-seen, beautiful displays of plants, animals and other creatures – all rooted in Zigong, a centuries-old Chinese tradition of lantern making. Wild Lights will run from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays until Dec. 20. Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo