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Junction City Main Street asks city for $85,000; reports $107,000 reinvested in local businesses in H1
Summary
Jordan McCann, executive director of Junction City Main Street, requested $85,000 from the city for 2026 operations, described a district-focused program, fundraising results and accreditation status, and summarized investments and volunteer activity from the first two quarters of 2024/2025.
Jordan McCann, executive director of Junction City Main Street, asked the city for $85,000 in operating support for 2026 and described the nonprofit’s recent work to promote downtown businesses and tourism.
McCann said the Main Street district covers the historic downtown from Sixth to Tenth Street and from Washington to Franklin, and that the program is a two‑person staff with heavy volunteer support. "We have a district map...this is everything within the confines of that area," McCann said, noting expansion would require board approval and resources.
Sheila Markley, board chair, joined McCann for the presentation and highlighted accreditation from Main Street America. McCann reported that, between programs that provided direct assistance to businesses and community projects, Main Street invested more than $107,000 back into the community in the first two quarters of the year.
Fundraising items discussed included a downtown flag program that sells an initial-year package for $85 (base, pole and flag); McCann said the group had sold 86 flags to date and that the first-year price covers costs, with subsequent years generating funds for the organization. McCann said the program has returned much of its revenue to materials and stipends for volunteers who install the flags.
McCann outlined accomplishments including the Junction City Farmers Market partnership with LiveWell Geary County, a shift to QuickBooks for accounting, and attendance at national Main Street conferences. She said Main Street used grant and local investments to support private property projects and public improvements, reporting more than $210,000 in private property investments and $276,000 in public improvements for 2024.
On funding, McCann said the county’s contribution has risen (from $20,000 to $25,000 in recent years) and that the city provided $70,000 last year; Main Street’s 2026 city request is $85,000. She said the increase reflects uncertainties in grant funding and the intent to protect program services.
No formal vote occurred during the presentation; commissioners asked for district clarification, fundraising details and meeting times. McCann said board meetings are open and held the second Thursday at 5:15 p.m.
