Seward County appoints two to Planning and Zoning after public interviews

Jan 20, 2026

After hearing from multiple applicants, the Seward County Commission appointed Jeff Lauterback and Kelly Ekes to two unexpired Planning & Zoning terms ending Dec. 31, 2026; commissioners emphasized the bylaws’ requirement that a majority of the board reside outside city limits.

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The Seward County Commission reviewed six applicants to fill two unexpired three-year terms on the Planning & Zoning Board and appointed Jeff Lauterback and Kelly Ekes following the commissioners’ ballots.

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