Kansas Main Street director outlines path, costs and commitments for Fort Scott to rejoin program

Jun 17, 2025

Scott Sewell, director of the Kansas Main Street program, described differences between designation and network membership, application timing, staffing and funding expectations, and technical assistance Fort Scott would receive if it pursues designation.

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Scott Sewell, director of the Kansas Main Street program, told Fort Scott City stakeholders on an informational visit that rejoining the statewide Main Street network would require a sustained local organizational commitment, a paid downtown staff member and a clear strategy — and that the state program is not itself a grant-making body.

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