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Shawnee hears budget requests from nonprofits and event organizers for 2026
Summary
Three organizations requested city funding for their 2026 budgets: United Community Services of Johnson County asked for 100% of Shawnee's opioid settlement funds and $112,000 from alcohol sales tax; Old Shawnee Days sought $55,000; a combined request from the Chamber, Visit Shawnee and the Economic Development Council sought $836,680.
Three outside organizations requested city funds for their 2026 operating budgets during the Shawnee City Council meeting on May 12, 2025.
United Community Services of Johnson County requested 100% of Shawnee’s allocation of opioid settlement funds, which UCS uses to address substance abuse and addiction in the county, and additionally requested $112,000 from the city’s alcohol sales tax allocation. Old Shawnee Days requested $55,000 in city sponsorship for 2026, which the meeting summary described as roughly 30% of the event’s total budget. The Chamber of Commerce, Visit Shawnee and the Economic Development Council made a combined request totaling $836,680 to fund their annual budgets.
Council did not vote on these requests at the May 12 meeting; they were presented as part of the 2026 budget process. The transcript did not specify whether the requested amounts are within current budget proposals or require new appropriations; those determinations will be made during the budget review process and future council action.
City offices will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day, and the council’s second meeting this month is scheduled for May 27 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.
