City Commission

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General Information

Newton is served by five at-large City Commissioners. City elections take place in the fall of odd-numbered years. The top two vote-getters are elected to four-year terms, and the third-place vote-getter serves a two-year term.

A mayor is appointed each year from within the Commission. Traditionally, the highest vote-getter in the last election is appointed vice mayor and becomes mayor the following year.

The mayor is recognized as the head of City government for ceremonial purposes. The mayor conducts Commission meetings and executes contracts, deeds and agreements on behalf of the City, but has no additional authority or voting powers. The vice mayor generally fulfills this role when the mayor is not available.

To contact the City Commission, email citycommission@newtonkansas.com or call 316-284-6001.

Meetings

The City Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. All meetings are held in the Commission Chambers on the third floor at City Hall. Anyone wishing to address the Commission about concerns regarding an item that is not on the agenda can do so by signing up prior to the meeting to speak under Citizens Forum.

If you would like to attend a Commission meeting and need foreign language or sign language interpretation or any other type of reasonable accommodation, please notify City Clerk Denise Duerksen at least three business days in advance.

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