Feb 21, 2024

City agrees to remain in the Flint Hills Regional Council

Posted Feb 21, 2024 3:12 AM

By Dewey Terrill

JC Post

The Junction City Commission has decided to have the city participate in the Flint Hills Regional Council this year, 2024. 

On Feb. 6 the governing body heard from multiple area residents asking them to reconsider keeping the City as a member of the Council.

On Jan. 3rd the city commission had let die for lack of a second a motion renewing the annual membership to the Council. The City had not budgeted for membership this year. 

Tuesday night the commission vote to continue membership was 4-1 with Jeff Underhill voting no. Commissioner Ronna Larson favored having a seat at the table, noting the importance of being part of the region now.

On a separate note, Geary County Commissioner Trish Giordano has been elected the chair of the Flint Hills Regional Council.