About this site
About the Budget & Transparency Site
This is an official resource published by the City of Linn Valley to show residents — clearly and honestly — how the City's money is collected and spent.
Why we built it
Most cities publish their budget as a dense PDF that's hard for residents to follow. We wanted something better: the same numbers the Governing Body works from, presented in plain language with charts anyone can read. As we enter the 2027 budget season, this site is the foundation of a lasting financial-transparency resource.
Where the data comes from
The figures are drawn from the City's adopted budget documents. Source documents:
- City of Linn Valley — Adopted 2026 Budget (PDF)
- City of Linn Valley — Budgets & Audits
- Kansas Dept. of Administration — Municipal Budgets (Linn County)
All dollar amounts live in a single data file that the City updates each budget year, so the charts and tables always match the latest figures.
How to use it
- Where the Money Goes — the visual overview.
- Funds — detail on each pot of money.
- Budget Process — how it's decided and how to take part.
- Glossary — every term in plain language.
A note on accuracy
We work to keep this site accurate, but where a figure here differs from the official adopted budget, the official budget controls. If you spot something that looks wrong, please tell us.