Summary
A city forester asked the council to remove poison sumac (never found in Kansas) and poison ivy from the problem-plant list and to add bush honeysuckle and winter creeper as prohibited invasive species.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
None stated; enforcement and landscaping changes could carry minor costs.
Native ecosystems, bird habitat, and residents managing invasive plants on their property.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
Staff previewed proposed changes to the city's weed-control definitions; the mayor's main takeaway was how to tell poison ivy from harmless Virginia Creeper.
City Council - May 19, 2026
A city forester asked the council to remove poison sumac (never found in Kansas) and poison ivy from the problem-plant list and to add bush honeysuckle and winter creeper as prohibited invasive species.
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