The Reno County Commission will gavel in its first meeting of 2025 with a full agenda on Wednesday, January 8.
First, two new commissioners will be sworn in. Ron Vincent of Buhler replaces Daniel Friesen in the county’s northeast District Three. In District Four, located entirely within the city of Hutchinson, Richard Wingert replaces John Whitesel.
Reno County Clerk Donna Patton is retiring and did not run for reelection. She began her career in 1991 as a tag clerk and has served in the elected clerk position since January 2013. She will be recognized during the meeting for her decades of service and a reception will be held afterward.
The commissioners will discuss and take action on possible adjustments to landfill fees and replacing a damaged fire truck.
RDG Planning & Design will present the Reno County housing study, which includes assessments and recommendations for increasing and improving the area’s housing stock.
After adjourning, a reception will be held for outgoing commissioners Daniel Friesen and John Whitesel.
The Reno County Board of Commissioners meets the second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room in the Reno County Courthouse. Click here to view the Reno County website’s agenda and supporting documents package.
