Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Various Locations

The Douglas County Food Policy Council (FPC) works to identify the benefits, challenges, and opportunities for building a successful, sustainable local food system. Its purpose is to advise elected officials on food-system-related policy issues and to serve as a community forum for local food system development. Meeting details, minutes, and materials can be found at: Food Policy Council (FPC) Mon, Oct 19 2026 6:30 PM | Douglas County KS

Public Comment Guidelines: Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and is welcome on all agenda items.

Consent Agenda

1. Approval of agenda.
2. Approval of minutes.
3. Membership Update: Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has identified a liaison soon. Nataly Lowther will not seek reappointment for her term ending December 2026.

Action: Consider approval of the agenda and the previous meeting minutes.

General Public Comment

1. Public Comment: General public comment accepted (3-minute limit) for items not on the agenda.

Regular Agenda Items

1. Kansas Appleseed, Jessica Kejr
   1. Presentation on legislative outlook and advocacy.
   2. Public Comment: General public comment accepted (3-minute limit).
   3. Action: None necessary
2. Kansas Food Action Network, Miranda Miller-Klugesherz
   1. Presentation on the KFAN legislative statement and advocacy by Miranda Miller.
   2. Public Comment: General public comment accepted (3-minute limit).
   3. Action: None necessary
3. Special Meeting: Thursday November 5th at 6:30pm (Virtual Only)
   1. Review DCFPC Legislative Priority Recommendation to support the Kansas Food Action Network's legislative statement.
   2. Public Comment: General public comment accepted (3-minute limit).
   3. Action: Consider a date and time for a virtual special meeting.
4. Douglas County Culinary Commons Tour
   1. The Culinary Commons is a community incubator kitchen located in Building 21, Douglas County Fairgrounds. DCFPC Economic Development working group is considering developing a user accessibility assessment. A presentation on the proposed assessment will be presented to the Council during the next month's full Council meeting Monday November 16, 2026 at the Land Institute.
   2. Public Comment: General public comment accepted (3-minute limit).
   3. Action: None necessary

Adjournment

Meeting adjournment.