City Hall - 701 East Washington Street / P.O. Box 829 Arma, Kansas 66712


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Arma City Hall

City Hall houses the City's Government, including Arma's legislative body, and provides public records, government services, along with information about the City's services.


City Office Staff

The Mayor and City Staff serve in the executive role for cities. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating documents and records.

Phone: +1 (620) 347-4125

Rob Lessen

City Mayor

As the chief executive officer, directs the administrative structure, including appointing and removing of department heads along with the day to day operations of the staff.

Jolene Edwards

City Treasurer

Primarily reconciles invoices with payments made. One of three signatures on city issued checks and disbursement of municipal funds.

Bette Lessen

City Clerk

Attends meetings of the city council, keeps a true record of its proceedings, and also keeps a record of all official acts.


email: arma_bette@ckt.net

Vanessa Kent

Assistant City Clerk

Issues monthly utility billing and collects utility payments. Assists with the public to provide information and respond to requests.


email: arma_vanessa@ckt.net

Law Enforcement

The objective of Law Enforcement is to provide the community with awareness and enforcement of local codes. Law Enforcement Officers many times function as the First Responders to a wide range of calls for assistance.

Phone: 1 (620) 347 4500

John Austin

Police Chief

Through effective public safety services, the Police Chief establishes departmental goals and objectives through community interaction and activities such as patrols, security checks, and enforcement.

Jhonny Moutz

Officer

A primary responsibilities of police officers is to enforce the law. Enforcing the law involves several activities and comprises most of an officer’s time. This includes patrolling assigned areas and responding to calls.

Brody Clark

Officer

One of the many duties as an Officer, includes fostering good relationships and liaise with community groups and individuals. Additional duties may include activities such as monitoring and intervening when there might be harm to people or property.

Cory Strong

School Resource Officer

SROs are officers who are available to students and work with elementary, middle and high school administrators, security staff and faculty on ensuring schools are safe.

William Dean

Officer

As an Officer, duties may involve coordinating operations with other emergency services, observing and responding to various situations or emergencies including weather related events that may affect the community.

City Council Members

The Council Members review and approve the annual budget, ordinances and resolutions. Exercise the legislative powers of the city government. Council Meetings are held the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month at 6:30 pm.

Howard Camp

City Council Member

Elected: Nov 2nd 2021

Richard Kerley

City Council Member

Appointed: Aug 2022

Robert Lauck

City Council Member

DAppointed: Jan 18th 2023

Carma Burns

City Council Member

Appointed: June 20th 2022

Gary Pommier

City Council Member

Appointed: June 20th 2022

City Zoning Board Members

The primary role of a zoning board is to review and decide cases where a relaxation of the ordinance is sought or where there is an alleged error in a zoning decision.

Robert Snare

City Zoning Member

Dave Bierbrodt

City Zoning Member

Jeanne Linville

City Zoning Member

Larry Black

City Zoning Member

Shelly Corley

City Zoning Member

Tonya Moss

City Zoning Member