Feb 08, 2023

New ordinance prohibits MHK City Commissioners from holding dual offices

Posted Feb 08, 2023 10:42 PM

by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Manhattan City Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve Ordinance No. 7629.

Ordinance No. 7629 amends section 2-15 of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit dual office holding by  a City Commissioner while simultaneously serving in other local, state, federal or partisan elective office.

This decision was made following the appointment of City Commissioner Usha Reddi to fill the Kansas State Senate position opening left vacant by retiring State Senator Tom Hawk.

To read the full length Ordinance No. 7629 click here.