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Government

Tonganoxie is a city of the third class. This classification is based on population. The form of government is mayor-council. The mayor and five council members are elected at-large and serve four-year terms. The mayor recommends and the city council confirms the annual appointments of the city

clerk, police chief, fire chief, city attorney and city engineer. The city administrator position is created by ordinance under the city's home-rule powers – and generally serves pursuant to a three-year employment agreement.


City Council:
The Tonganoxie City Council is composed of five elected officials. City Council members are elected every two years and their terms run for four years each. No more than three City Council seats are filled each election year. The City Council usually meets every second and fourth Monday night of the month. more


Planning Commission:
The Tonganoxie Planning Commission consists of seven hard-working volunteers. They study building plans and proposals and make recommendations to the City Council. The Planning Commission meets every first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
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Our state and federal elected officials

 

info@tonganoxiechamber.org
phone/fax: (913) 845-9244

PO Box 838
Tonganoxie, KS 66086

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