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Council approves funding increase for United 4 Youth

By Greg Bebermeyer and Heidi Wolfgang

05/12/2025

Seneca City Hall

(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council has approved a funding increase for the organization United 4 Youth.

The Council voted 4-0 at their May 7 meeting to provide $3,000 to organization for 2025, which is a $500 increase over their previous allocation. Council members Jim Mitchell and Kris Enneking were absent.

The organization had requested a $1,500 increase in funding from the city to $4,000.

Mayor Joe Mitchell stated his opposition to the funding increase.

In other business, the Council approved a resolution designating the Pony Express Historic Byway.

Seneca Area Chamber and Downtown Impact Executive Director Kylee Bergstrom said the resolution, prepared by the Kansas Department of Transportation, comes following about 2 1/2 years of work.

The route begins at Elwood in Doniphan County and ends at the Hollenberg Pony Express station in Washington County. It includes U.S. 36 Highway through Seneca.

Bergstrom says the resolution prohibits large billboard signs from being erected along the route.

Also at the meeting, the Council accepted the resignation of longtime city Planning Commission member Jim Reitz. Mayor Mitchell thanked Reitz for his service. The city plans to advertise for a replacement.

In addition, the Council approved the re-appointment of Ron Johnson to a new 4-year term on the Seneca Housing Authority Board.

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