Shawnee County Budget Crunch | Topeka News

Shawnee County’s budget is in tight shape as officials scramble to cut costs amid plummeting revenue—thanks to dried-up COVID relief and sluggish interest income. With property taxes as the backbone of funding, commissioners face a tough choice: avoid tax hikes while tackling a $10 million salary and insurance shortfall. Meanwhile, they’ve greenlit a temporary deal keeping K-State’s extension office at the Maner Conference Center, even as plans to relocate them loom. A draft budget will soon be open for public feedback—with final approval targeted by September. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1f7dccf1593cd10