City Commission Candidate Information

1. Welcome and Introductions

2. What to expect from City Administration as a candidate

  • Packet materials and other documents (City Commission packet available Thursday evening preceding the Tuesday meeting on the City's website):
    • Agendas and Minutes
    • Sign up to receive e-mail/text notifications
  • City Manager's Office is available to answer pertinent questions

3. City of Manhattan Form of Government (PDF)

  • Role of City Commission, Article II
    • Section 2-12. Terms as amended by Ordinance No. 7577 (PDF) Relating to Elections and Terms of Office
  • Role City Manager, Article III
  • Resolution 052025-F (PDF) Relating to Governing Body Meeting Procedures
  • Public Comment Procedures
  • Overview of City Government (PDF)

4. Code of Ethics

5. 2026 Budget Calendar

  • City Budget Calendar for 2026 Budget (PDF)
  • Annual City Budgets and Manhattan Taxes
  • Finance Department's Webpage

6. Types of Meetings and Commission Schedules (PDF) 

  • City's Website Calendar
  • Boards and Committees

7. Campaign and Sign Resources

  • FAQ's Campaigning (PDF)
  • Placement of Signs in the Public Right-of-Way
  • Brochure for Candidates regarding Signs (PDF)

  • What are the regulations regarding campaign signs? (Manhattan Development Code Sec 26-7D-7F)
  • Canvassing and Campaigning (Code Book Chapter 24, Article I)
  • Handbills (Code Book Chapter 3, Article II)

8. League of Kansas Municipalities: City Candidates Guide 2025 (PDF)


9. Questions and Answers


Miscellaneous Documents: 

  • City of Manhattan Code of Ordinances
  • Manhattan Development Code (MDC)
  • Strategic Plan
  • Annual City Budgets


Documents requested/provided to all Candidates