On May 15, 2025, the Dickinson County Commissioners held a meeting that touched on various key issues affecting our community. Here are the highlights:

• The meeting opened with Commissioner Roller moving to approve the agenda with an added executive session for attorney/client privilege regarding an election matter, which the board passed unanimously.
• Budget discussions took center stage, with presentations from Austin Anders regarding the Dickinson County Historical Society and reviews from County Clerk Jennifer Gaytan and County Treasurer Leah Hern on their respective budgets.
• Commissioner Peterson discussed efforts to streamline the county’s budget, urging public engagement during this review phase.
• The Detention Center, which serves 13 counties, is preparing for an expansion, as highlighted by Commissioner Roller.
• Notably, the Pray Farmstead in Hope, KS, has been listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, marking a significant achievement for our community.
• The meeting included an executive session for attorney/client privilege, which concluded without any actions taken.
• The session adjourned promptly at 11:27 a.m. The next work session is scheduled for May 22nd with a follow-up regular meeting afterward.

For additional details and future agenda topics, please visit Minutes and Current Agenda

To view the commission meeting, please visit Commission Meeting Webinar Information