Sedgwick County Budget Battle | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

Sedgwick County’s massive $800-page budget battle is heating up, with a proposed 4.2% property tax hike and a fourth straight year of cutting the mill levy to ease the burden. Commissioners say they’ve been open about the process since February and still want public input — even though only three residents showed up to speak, including Faith Martin, who urged them to scrutinize how essential services like EMS are funded. Another public hearing is set for August 26th at 9 AM in Wichita, giving locals one last shot to influence the final budget, which includes major EMS funding boosts amid a…