KMEA and KMGA Board of Directors Meeting

On November 13, 2025, both the KMEA and KMGA Boards of Directors held their meetings in Wichita, Kansas, in conjunction with the Annual Conference. The KMEA Board meeting included several significant actions. The Board adopted Resolution No. 241, officially welcoming the City of Attica as a full member of KMEA. Another key decision was the approval of Resolution No. 242, authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction of a new Mid-States facility. This project addresses substantial growth within KMEA, which has expanded from eight employees to twenty in just five years. The new facility will provide additional workspace, a safer environment for staff, and a large meeting space for member cities. Only cities involved in utilizing the KMEA Mid-States staff for fee for service projects will see a slight increase in agency fees to help fund the initiative. The Board also reviewed and approved the 2026 Annual Budget and accepted the Nominating Committee’s slate of candidates for Executive Committee positions. Mike Muirhead of Garden City will serve as President, Stacie Eichem of Wamego as Vice President, and Dustin Bedore of Goodland as Secretary/Treasurer. At-Large Members include Jeff Winkler of Baldwin City, Manny Milbers of Beloit, and Bret Glendening  of Osawatomie, who will also serve as the Joint Board for Administration Representative.

The KMGA Board of Directors also met on November 13. The proposed 2026 annual budget was reviewed and unanimously adopted. The Board accepted the Nominating Committee’s slate of candidates for Executive Committee positions: Gus Collins of Winfield will serve as President, Ethan Reimer of Halstead as Vice President, and Nathan Law of Louisburg as Secretary/Treasurer. At-Large Members include Katie Hodge of Osage City and Tara Pierce of Argonia. Nathan Law will also serve as the Joint Board for Administration Representative.

We extend our sincere thanks to all Board members who attended in person and virtually.