BOCC Meeting for May 27, 2026

The Leavenworth County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 27, 2026, which included extensive public commentary primarily focused on opposition to a proposed data center project. Concerns raised involved environmental impacts, water and air quality, noise pollution, infrastructure strain, and potential health effects. Several speakers urged the commission to reject the project and implement protective regulations. The board discussed procedural matters related to moratoriums on data centers and battery centers, emphasizing the need for clear regulations before proceeding. Additionally, the meeting covered budget presentations from various county departments, including the district court, human resources, information systems, community corrections, emergency management, and 911 services. Budget discussions highlighted requests for salary increases, staffing needs such as a network administrator for IT, and funding challenges for emergency services infrastructure. The board also voted to support the city of Leavenworth's application for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation. Overall, the meeting combined public input on a major procurement-related development project with detailed departmental budget reviews and policy discussions affecting future county expenditures and procurement activities.