Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Shawnee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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HighTaxes Budget
Capital Improvement Plan amendment for FY2027-2031
A public hearing was scheduled on a single change to the five-year capital plan, with commission action to follow. The plan guides how the city budgets for big-ticket projects and equipment.
4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026
HighTaxes Budget
Shawnee Forward contract funding and oversight
The deferred renewal of the tri-party economic development contract with the county and Shawnee Forward died quietly — no one would make a motion to reconsider it, so the county's earlier rejection stands.
4 mentionsLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
HighTaxes Budget
CDBG fund reallocation and housing repair concerns
Federal grant money is moving from individual home repairs to sidewalks, parks, water and sewer lines, and roads — because the old model wasn't sustainable and risked the city losing its grant status.
2 mentionsLast discussed May 18, 2026