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Council hears presentation from PBS Kansas; Derby to continue sponsorship at $5,000 for 2025
Summary
Communications director Christy Bontsemer introduced PBS Kansas representatives who briefed the council on local programming and requested renewal of the city’s sponsorship; staff said Derby has sponsored PBS Kansas previously and planned contribution for 2025 is $5,000.
City communications staff and representatives from PBS Kansas briefed the council on May 27 about the city’s ongoing sponsorship relationship with PBS Kansas.
Christy Bontsemer, Derby communications director, said the city has sponsored PBS Kansas for four consecutive years and six of the last nine years; the planned annual contribution for 2025 is $5,000. Victor Hoggstrom, CEO and president of PBS Kansas, described how local programming and station services — including documentary coverage and community messaging — benefit the region and highlighted Derby’s recent feature in a PBS documentary segment.
Council members expressed appreciation and some lighthearted interest in participating in station promotional spots. No formal council action was recorded at the presentation; staff indicated the city planned to continue the sponsorship consistent with previous practice and the draft budget.
Bontsemer noted the station’s mission to enrich community arts, culture and lifelong learning, and that PBS Kansas content is available both over the air and online.
