County commissions will begin to work on budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

The Labette County Commission met with the Community Corrections Administrative Director Mac Young to hear his comprehensive plan and budget for the fiscal year 2023. Juvenile Justice Authority Director Gina Dolechek met with the commissioners regarding a grant application for fiscal year 2023. Emergency Management Director Charlie Morse gave the commission the annual solid waste update for the year.

The commissioners also heard bids for a bridge and culvert project in the county. Commission Chairman Lonie Addis, whose term is up this year, had originally said he would not run for re-election but is now saying he is undecided.