This Week in Sedgwick County - Jan. 7, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners approved minutes from regular meetings on Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, 2025, and a special meeting on Dec. 18, 2025.
The BoCC accepted the resignation of Josh Ford from the Sedgwick County Emergency Communications Community Advisory Board.
Commissioners reappointed Sheryl Wohlford to the Sheriff’s Civil Service Board.
BoCC reappointed Alex Dean to the Sedgwick County Solid Waste Management Committee.
Sedgwick County Commissioners reappointed Doug Hye, Bill Johnson and Bob Aldrich to the Wichita/Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission.
The BoCC reappointed Rosie Mosate to the Sedgwick County Public Building Commission.
Commissioners appointed Sarah Haymaker to the Wichita/Sedgwick County Food and Farm Council.
BoCC denied PUD2025-00014: Zone change request in the county from RR Rural Residential to planned unit development PUD #148 to create the Mulvane Sand PUD, generally located on the northeast corner of South Oliver Street and East 111^th Street S.
Commissioners approved the appointment of Deanna Aspedon as Sedgwick County Appraiser.
Sedgwick County Commissioners approved recommendations from the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Dec. 18, 2025.
No binding action was taken during an executive session.

Governing Body of Fire District 1

Commissioners approved minutes from regular meetings on Dec. 3 and Dec. 10, 2025.
Commissioners accepted and acknowledged a charitable donation to Fire Station 37.

Upcoming Events

All are invited to welcome the 2026 County Commission Chair and Chair Pro Tem at the Annual Passing of the Gavel Reception Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the lower-level auditorium of the Ruffin Building, 100 N. Broadway Ave.
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting Flag Sojourn 250 on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Sedgwick County Historic Courthouse, 510 N Main. In celebration of America’s 250^th birthday, Flag Sojourn 250 brings a single American flag to every U.S. state, territory and military cemetery overseas. Sedgwick County was selected as a host site through the National Sheriff’s Association in coordination with the Kansas Sheriff’s Association.
Sedgwick County students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to submit a design for the “I Voted” sticker that will be given out during the 2026 elections. Additionally, students in grades K-5 may submit a design for a “Future Voter” sticker. The contest runs through Feb. 27, 2026, and winners will be chosen in March by a panel of judges from the community. Artwork must be original and non-partisan. For contest rules and forms, visit "I Voted" Sticker Design Contest | Sedgwick County, Kansas.