Manhattan local government and community events
Key Questions
What property tax increase did the Manhattan City Commission approve?
The commission set a budget ceiling at a 6.7% average property tax increase in a 3-2 vote. A public hearing is scheduled for September 15.
Can alcohol be sold at CiCo Park events in Riley County?
Riley County commissioners approved alcohol sales at CiCo Park events in designated areas. This follows ongoing budget cuts discussions.
What is the status of power outages from recent storms in Manhattan?
Overnight storms on July 9 caused power outages with more storms expected. No citywide debris cleanup is planned.
When is the voter registration deadline for upcoming elections?
The voter registration deadline is July 14. Other community updates include grants from the Goldstein Foundation and events like the Kansas Ag Growth Summit.
What local projects and events are happening in Manhattan?
Projects include sewer pipe lining work and a data center moratorium. Weekend events feature a cardboard boat regatta that was cancelled and a Randolph car show affected by weather.
City commission set budget ceiling at 6.7% avg. property tax increase (3-2 vote); public hearing Sept. 15. New: Riley County approves alcohol sales at CiCo Park events (designated areas). New: Power outages from overnight storms (7/9); more storms expected tonight. Voter registration deadline July 14. Goldstein Foundation grants ($1M+). Bison sculpture at FHDC. Kansas Ag Growth Summit July 30. Sewer pipe lining work. WIC clerk position elimination proposed. Data center moratorium; Aggieville redevelopment; Edge District STAR bond; toxic algae; Juneteenth; Declaration of Independence exhibition. Minor fires. Flock cameras debate. Weekend events: cardboard boat regatta cancelled, Randolph car show affected.