Community Events
Community Meetings, Farm Tours & Board Meetings
Opposing Tyson’s poultry plant takes showing up. Here are the meetings, tours, and public hearings where Leavenworth County residents have kept the issue in front of local officials.
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Citizens Against Project Sunset (CAPS) members and other Leavenworth County residents are welcome at these public meetings.
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Saturday, October 7, 2017
Kaw Valley Farm Tour
7:00 AM
Amy's Meats at the Homestead, 17967 23rd St, Lawrence, KS
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Monday, October 9, 2017
Leavenworth Board of County Commissioners Meeting
9:00 AM
300 Walnut Street, Suite 225, Leavenworth, KS
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Monday, October 9, 2017
Tonganoxie School Board Meeting
6:00 PM
Tonganoxie Elementary School Library, 1180 S. East St. Tonganoxie, KS
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Thursday, October 12, 2017
Leavenworth Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Leavenworth, KS
Also on the Calendar
Tonganoxie School Board and Tonganoxie City Council meetings are additional opportunities for residents to raise concerns about the proposed facility.
Local Boards
Attend Tonganoxie School Board and City Council meetings to speak with the elected officials closest to the plant site.
Stay Connected
Follow announcements for new meetings and coverage, or sign up for email updates to help with the opposition effort.
Get Involved
Turn out at a meeting, share the issue with neighbors, or support the effort financially.
Contact Citizens Against Project Sunset
Email CAPSTongie@gmail.com to coordinate attendance at a meeting, arrange a yard sign, or volunteer your time. Mailing address: P.O. Box 32, Tonganoxie, KS 66086.
Follow the group on Facebook and Twitter for schedule updates, or visit the home page to sign up for email updates and find a petition.
Residents of Leavenworth County have gathered at community meetings, farm tours, and public hearings to oppose the proposed Tyson poultry plant in Tongie. These events keep the issue visible to local officials and give citizens a chance to ask questions about the project’s impact on nearby communities, including Tonganoxie, Leavenworth, and surrounding rural areas.
Public participation has been an important part of the campaign against Project Sunset, the proposed poultry complex. Meeting agendas and scheduled gatherings allow residents to share their opinions, hear from decision-makers, and understand how plans for slaughterhouse, hatchery, and feed operations could affect the region’s economy, environment, and quality of life.
Concerns raised by citizens have included traffic, pollution, water and air quality, and the treatment of animals. Opposition groups such as Citizens Against Project Sunset have used events, announcements, and volunteer efforts to organize neighbors and encourage informed debate about development proposals before decisions are made.
The events page serves as a gathering point for supporters of the petition and for residents who want their voices heard. Attendance at public hearings and community meetings can help shape the discussion around road plans, local resources, and the broader effects of a large-scale poultry project on schools, neighborhoods, and the surrounding countryside.