BOCC Meeting for November 10, 2026

The Leavenworth County Board of Canvassers and Board of County Commissioners met November 10, 2026. Election officials described a ballot shortage in Linwood caused by transposed ballot-order quantities; Advantage Printer quickly printed replacement ballots. The election officer accepted responsibility and said future orders and precinct packing would receive additional checks. Commissioners authorized counting 242 accepted provisional ballots; the election audit had been approved by the Kansas Secretary of State. The board also approved the consent agenda and authorized execution of a 2026 Local Environmental Protection Program grant subrecipient agreement to support septic and well repairs for eligible residents; the grant amount was not stated. No contract award or procurement amount was specified for the emergency ballot printing. A Veterans Day proclamation was also presented.

The board reviewed a Stifel financial-impact report concerning the proposed Cloverleaf/Project Blue Stem hyperscale data center near Tonganoxie. The analysis estimated about $36.8 million in developer-funded upfront costs for roads and other infrastructure, water, sewer, and fire services, and projected annual local financial impacts of about $48.5 million if unincorporated or more than $105 million if annexed by Tonganoxie. It estimated roughly $530,000 in recurring local costs, including about $425,000 annually for road maintenance and replacement; the presenter noted the analysis relied on supplied information and did not assess environmental or health effects. Commissioners and public commenters debated revenue, school funding, utility and emergency-service capacity, traffic, and community impacts. No decision on the data center proposal was taken; discussion included calls for further due diligence and a possible public advisory vote.