City Government

The City Commission is pleased to announce Amy Finch as Atchison’s next City Manager. The one-year contract hiring Ms. Finch was approved at the February 7th City Commission meeting and she is [...]

After several years of researching various options and studying relevant law, policies, and procedures the Atchison Police Department is proud to announce that as of 7:00 PM on 2/2/2022 all [...]

The search for a new City Manager is marching toward a conclusion with two finalists scheduled for a day of tours, writing exercises, and interviews this Thursday, January 20th. The two finalists [...]

The 2021 Atchison Community Survey is being postmarked today so look for it to arrive in your mailbox over the next week or so. While we cannot guarantee every address will receive one, [...]

As an attempt to increase knowledge, excitement, and participation in city government, the City of Atchison is launching a 5-week Citizens’ Academy. The program will offer residents a closer look [...]

The City of Atchison’s REDO (Rehabilitation, Enforcement, Demolition, Occupation) program is making its second home available for rehabilitation at 1412 Kansas Avenue in Atchison, Kansas. There [...]

The City Commission earlier this year approved the creation of a Board of Building Code Review.  Previous adoptions of electrical and plumbing codes were handled by separate Boards and by [...]

As part of a broader campaign to increase knowledge and excitement for public participation in city government, City Manager Becky Berger will be launching a 5-week Citizens’ Academy. The program [...]

A final report from the 54-question 2018 Atchison citizen satisfaction survey is finished and available to the public. Questions were about quality of public services, public safety, code [...]