2026 Budget approved Published on September 03, 2025 The Lenexa City Council voted to approve the 2026 Recommended Budget at its meeting on Sept. 2, 2025. The approved budget features the City’s eighth consecutive property tax rate reduction and conservative funding for high-quality services and capital projects. Tagged as: , Budget, City Council & Mayor
Vote on City Council seats in each ward this fall Published on September 02, 2025 Choose leaders for city government, school boards and other public offices during the general election on Nov. 4, 2025. One seat in each of Lenexa’s City Council wards is up for election this year. Tagged as: , City Council & Mayor, Get Involved
Primary election set for Lenexa Ward 1 City Council race on Aug. 5 Published on June 18, 2025 Voters in Lenexa’s Ward 1 will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, to cast ballots for the Lenexa City Council Ward 1 position. Advance voting options are available in person or by mail. Tagged as: , City Council & Mayor, Get Involved
City expands Property Tax Rebate Program to help more residents save Published on June 09, 2025 Applications for Lenexa's 2025 Property Tax Rebate Program open on Friday, Aug. 1. More homeowners will be able to apply this year due to broader eligibility criteria. Tagged as: , Budget, City Council & Mayor, Get Involved
Mayor Sayers' 2025 State of the City address Published on February 18, 2025 Read the text of Mayor Julie Sayers' second State of the City address at a Lenexa Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Feb. 18, 2025, which reflects on successes from the past year. Tagged as: , City Council & Mayor
City amends the homeless shelter code regulations Published on January 31, 2025 The City of Lenexa amended the Unified Development Code that governs homeless regulations in our community. Tagged as: , Boards & Commissions, City Council & Mayor, Community Planning & Development
John Michael Handley appointed to serve on Lenexa City Council Published on January 21, 2025 During the Jan. 21, 2025, Lenexa City Council meeting, John Michael Handley was appointed to fill the vacant Ward 1 City Council position. The position became vacant with the passing of longtime council member Joe Karlin who served Ward 1 since 2009. Tagged as: , City Council & Mayor
Apply for Ward 1 position on Lenexa City Council Published on December 18, 2024 Residents who live in Lenexa’s Ward 1 and are interested in serving on the Lenexa City Council were invited to apply for a vacant position by Jan. 15, 2025. Tagged as: , City Council & Mayor, Get Involved
City of Lenexa mourns loss of council member Joe Karlin Published on December 11, 2024 It is with great sadness that the City of Lenexa acknowledges the passing of City Council Member Joe Karlin. A passionate advocate for our community, Joe served Lenexa for more than 20 years as a member of the City Council and Planning Commission. Tagged as: , City Council & Mayor