City seeks volunteers for advisory boards

Published on April 09, 2026

City Hall

The City of Newton is accepting applications to serve on three volunteer advisory boards with open positions. These boards and commissions provide a platform for residents to voice their opinions and offer expert advice on various issues.

Open positions are available on the following boards:

  • Planning/Historic Preservation Commission – advises the City Commission on issues relating to zoning, subdivision plats, sign regulations and other matters affecting development, and reviews projects affecting historic properties.
  • Newton Housing Authority – provides the policymaking for management of the city’s units of public housing, plus Section 8 federally subsidized, privately owned housing.
  • Substance Abuse Board – administers the liquor tax revenue received from the State to fund prevention and treatment programs for drug and alcohol abuse.

Interested residents should visit www.newtonkansas.com/boards to learn more and apply. Applications are due by April 21.

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