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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Olathe public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Retiree health benefits / employee morale
Retiree health benefits
Property tax burden on senior citizens
Senior property tax burden
Budget costs, CIP design spending, and affordability
Commercial tax base goal and neighborhood protection
Tax incentives and economic development policy
Tax burden and CIP design costs
Tax abatements and commercial tax base
Home rehabilitation loan forgiveness
Chiefs headquarters STAR bond process
STAR Bonds / Chiefs facility tax incentives
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Olathe from local and regional media.
5 key takeaways from Olathe Mayor John Bacon’s State of the City
5 key takeaways from Olathe Mayor John Bacon’s State of the City Johnson County Post
Nov 3, 2026Four major developments will reshape Olathe's commercial corridor
Four major developments will reshape Olathe's commercial corridor The Business Journals
Oct 29, 2026Here’s what KCK and Olathe have pledged to help build the new Chiefs stadium and HQ
Here’s what KCK and Olathe have pledged to help build the new Chiefs stadium and HQ Kansas City Star
Oct 29, 2026Olathe reopens 119th Street with new roundabout. Nearby bridge remains closed
Olathe reopens 119th Street with new roundabout. Nearby bridge remains closed Kansas City Star
Oct 29, 2026Records show chemical company tied to Olathe contamination linked to 3 other former JoCo, WyCo-area sites
Records show chemical company tied to Olathe contamination linked to 3 other former JoCo, WyCo-area sites KSHB 41 Kansas City
Oct 29, 2026Olathe’s new 119th Street roundabout opens Wednesday — but drivers will have to wait for new bridge
Olathe’s new 119th Street roundabout opens Wednesday — but drivers will have to wait for new bridge Johnson County Post
Oct 27, 2026Olathe city leaders weigh in on neighborhood chemical contamination, EPA cleanup efforts
Olathe city leaders weigh in on neighborhood chemical contamination, EPA cleanup efforts KSHB 41 Kansas City
Oct 27, 2026Olathe may stop truck traffic on parts of Kansas City Road, adjust left turn rules
Olathe may stop truck traffic on parts of Kansas City Road, adjust left turn rules Olathe Reporter
Oct 22, 2026Meet the two candidates aiming to represent parts of Olathe in the Kansas House
Meet the two candidates aiming to represent parts of Olathe in the Kansas House Kansas City Star
Oct 21, 2026Olathe planners OK almost 500 apartments near Heritage Park
Olathe planners OK almost 500 apartments near Heritage Park The Business Journals
Oct 13, 2026Olathe City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve proposed quarry expansion
Olathe City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve proposed quarry expansion KSHB 41 Kansas City
Oct 6, 2026Olathe Public Schools now focuses on the transition after they approve to close 6 schools
Olathe Public Schools now focuses on the transition after they approve to close 6 schools Spectrum News
Oct 2, 2026