Commissioners advance illegal camping ordinance
The Leavenworth Times
When they met this week, Leavenworth city commissioners advanced a proposed illegal camping ordinance that is aimed at addressing homeless encampments.
Commissioners reached a consensus Tuesday to advance the proposed ordinance for a final vote. It likely will be brought before commissioners for final action in two weeks.
The ordinance, if approved, would make it illegal to camp on city property or public right-of-ways. The ordinance would create an exemption for the campground at Riverfront Park. The ordinance also would allow the city manager to grant permission for camping on public property for special events.
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Leavenworth city commissioners have given the green light to this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Commissioners took no formal vote when they met Tuesday for a work session. But they reached a consensus to allow the parade to move forward.
“The community needs it,” Commissioner Mark Preisinger said.
The annual parade, which takes place in the downtown area, is organized by a private committee. But city permission is needed for the parade, which requires street closings.
This year’s parade is scheduled for noon March 17.
City officials canceled last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
County, city review state legislative priorities
Payments in lieu of taxes and property tax abatement for accessary buildings destroyed in tornadoes.
These are among the issues Leavenworth County commissioners would like for state lawmakers to address during their upcoming session.
County commissioners discussed their state legislative priorities during a meeting Wednesday.
And commissioners for the city of Leavenworth also reviewed their state legislative priorities this week.
Priorities for the Leavenworth City Commission includes expansion of Medicaid and support for the replacement of Centennial Bridge.
State lawmakers will begin their 2021 session Monday in Topeka.
County commissioners discussed their priorities during a work session Wednesday.