Shawnee Commissioners Face Budget Questions

  • Sister City students recognized at meeting. Pictured with Mayor Eric Stephens (in no particular order) are program chair Jessica Brown, teacher Alanna Baggett, students include Sawyer Bias, Emma Bryan, Chloe Gates, Colin Howard, Matty Newsom, Keiko Sanders, Sullivan Smith, and Benjamin Wahpepah. Photo provided
    Sister City students recognized at meeting. Pictured with Mayor Eric Stephens (in no particular order) are program chair Jessica Brown, teacher Alanna Baggett, students include Sawyer Bias, Emma Bryan, Chloe Gates, Colin Howard, Matty Newsom, Keiko Sanders, Sullivan Smith, and Benjamin Wahpepah. Photo provided
    During the May 22, 2025 city commission meeting, Shawnee resident Fred Turner raised concerns about what he saw as inconsistencies within the city’s one-year and five-year budget spreadsheets. He also requested increased transparency in the presentation of certain line items and fund transfers.“Large sums are transferred into budget line items. Where do they come from? Large amounts ...

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