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Residents raise protest petitions, ETJ/CUP questions and Comprehensive Plan concerns during Butler County public comment
Summary
Three residents—Meghan Wright, Sarah Hinshaw and Amy Gardner—addressed the Board during public comment about protest petitions and invited commissioners to community events, asked for clarification on extraterritorial jurisdiction and CUP policy, and commented on the county's updated Comprehensive Plan.
During the public-comment period Meghan Wright (2499 NW River Valley Rd., Towanda) asked the Board about protest petitions in Butler County and invited commissioners to two upcoming events: a Community Prayer Meeting at the Kansas Oil Museum on May 7 at 6:00 p.m., and an event titled "Protecting the Heartland" at Goddard High School Auditorium on May 12 at 7:00 p.m. Wright and her daughter presented small bags of cookies to the Board.
Sarah Hinshaw (4656 SW 70th St., El Dorado) came forward seeking clarification on extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJ), city and county obligation bonds and the county's Conditional Use Permit (CUP) policy. Amy Gardner (6622 NW Kiowa Rd.) spoke about the County's updated Comprehensive Plan. The Board did not take immediate action on these public comments; staff follow-up or agenda placement for more detailed review was not specified during the meeting.
