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Leawood swears in four council members, adopts arts policy amendments and accepts $3,565 donation
Summary
At its Jan. 5 organizational meeting, the Leawood City Council administered oaths to newly elected members, proclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honored two departing council members, unanimously accepted a $3,565 donation for police and fire, and adopted updates to the city’s public art policy.
The Leawood City Council met in its first regular session of 2026 on Jan. 5 and carried out several organizational items: four council members were sworn in, the council accepted a charitable donation for public safety, adopted amendments to the Art in Public Places policy, and handled referrals and the consent agenda.
Mayor Mark Elkins presided over the meeting and administered or arranged oaths of office for newly elected members who were sworn in by the city clerk: Matt Peppas (Ward 1), Mary Larson (Ward 2), Rachel Rubin (Ward 3) and Julie Kane (Ward 4). After taking the oath, each incoming member introduced family and offered brief remarks. Newly seated members and returning councilors then returned to the dais for photographs.
The council amended the agenda…
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