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Local Government in Kansas
How local government works in Kansas, the kinds of local government it has, and where to look for more. For your own county or city, browse Kansas’s Local Wiki pages below.
Kansas counties are governed by an elected Board of County Commissioners that combines legislative and executive/administrative authority — setting policy, adopting budgets, and overseeing county operations. Board size varies by county (commonly three, sometimes five or seven members in larger counties), but the underlying form is uniform statewide. For a meeting or records request, contact the county commissioners' office or county clerk.
Local government in Kansas
- County governments103
The main local government across most of the state.
Browse county pages - Cities, towns & villages624
Incorporated municipalities with their own elected council or board.
Browse city & town pages - Townships1,221
Township governments beneath the county, often handling local roads and assistance.
- School districts306
Independent school districts with their own elected boards. Listed on county pages where known.
- Special districts1,465
Single-purpose governments — fire, water, library, parks, housing, transit, and more.
Counts: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing. A consolidated city-county is counted once.
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