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Pratt County commissioners order ballot question on expanding commission districts from three to five
Summary
The board voted to place a citizen‑petitioned question on the next general election ballot asking whether Pratt County should increase its Board of County Commissioners districts from three to five; the board said it takes no position and directed the County Election Officer to publish the question as required by KSA nineteen‑two 0 4.
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners voted to place a citizen petition on the next general election ballot asking voters whether to change the number of county commission districts from three to five.
At the meeting, an official read Resolution O 8 19 20 24 and recited the statutory language: 'Shall the Board of Pratt County Commissioners change the number of County Commission Districts from 3 County Commission Districts to 5 County Commission Districts.' The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution; commissioners said the board 'expresses no opinion regarding the answer to the question' and that the action implements the board's statutory duty under KSA nineteen‑two 0 4.
Commission staff noted the petition had been verified by the County Election Officer as signed by electors equaling at least 5% of qualified Pratt County voters, which triggers the requirement to submit the proposition to voters at the next general election. A board member also explained timing and term mechanics discussed among staff, noting how staggered terms could affect initial seat lengths if the county moves from three to five districts.
The resolution directs the County Election Officer to place the question on the ballot; the board recorded the motion as approved by voice vote. The board did not take a position on whether voters should approve the change.
Next steps: the County Election Officer will publish and prepare the ballot language consistent with the statute and the verified petition. Voters will decide the measure at the next scheduled general election.
