Newly elected city officials will take their seats in January, but for some, the new year will mean the end of the road.
John Matta is retiring from local politics after 15 years of service overall. Matta was elected to the city commission twice, serving from 2011 to 2015 and again in 2021 and 2023. His current term expires in January. He also ran unsuccessfully for the Riley County Commission in 2020.
During a recent appearance on News Radio KMAN’s Within Reason with Mike Matson, Matta reflected on his approach to governance through responsible growth, limited regulation and keeping taxes in check.
