Identified Goals:

• Create a county law enforcement center

• Revitalize county and city infrastructure and make necessary improvements

• Invest in clean energy options

• View water as a resource

• Lower utility rates and costs

• Repair streets, curbs, and sidewalks

• Establish a sidewalk along Highway 36

• Build a bridge for school crosswalks

 

Grants Given Totaling $35,831.32:

• City of Norton received a grant in 2015 to purchase mobile radios for the fire department. 

• Norton County Emergency Management received a grant in 2016 to purchase and distribute 200 weather radios to Norton County residents. 

• Norton County Emergency Management received a grant in 2016 to purchase four handheld radios to be used by firefighting personnel.

• Norton Kansas Police Department received a grant in 2017 to purchase and install six radio units in police cars.

• Norton County Community Foundation received a grant in 2017 from a Donor Advised Fund to host a law enforcement appreciation dinner for the county. 

• City of Almena received a grant in 2018 for the fire department to purchase bunker gear, wildland gear, and two Scott packs to outfit the 20 volunteer firefighters. 

 

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