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Leoti council agrees to raise city share of ROZ student loan repayment to $7,500
Summary
County Clerk Lynda Goodrich asked the council to increase Leoti’s contribution to the Kansas Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) student loan repayment program from $5,000 to $7,500; the council approved the change or to match the county’s action, which could help about ten residents pay down loans.
County Clerk Lynda Goodrich asked the City of Leoti to increase its contribution to the Kansas Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program, saying the county currently contributes $6,000 per award while the city contributes $5,000. Goodrich said a committee has been formed to promote the program and attract new residents. The council voted unanimously to increase the city share to $7,500 or to match whatever the County Commissioners ultimately approve.
Council President Derek Meyer moved the measure and Councilor Jim Kreutzer seconded. Mayor Chris Kreutzer and council members approved the motion without recorded opposition. City officials estimated raising the city portion to $7,500 could help roughly ten community members reduce their student loan balances. Clerk Jeannine Hassell said the county and city are coordinating outreach to recruit new ROZ participants.
