Government and Services in Westmoreland, Kansas.

Government
Westmoreland is the county seat of Pottawatomie County. The county government and the county court are both located in Westmoreland.

Westmoreland itself is organized as a 3rd class municipality. It has a mayor - council form of government. There are six council members including the mayor.

The City of Westmoreland provides water, sewage treatment, zoning, public works and parks.

Law enforcement is provided by the County Sheriff.

The city supports an independent recreation commission with manages athletic fields and events.

The city maintains a public park with swimming pool.

The city has taken a very progressive and successful approach to encouraging new residents by issuing bonds to develop affordable residential lots which are sold to private individuals. Special assessments recover the costs of infrastructure.

The city recently financed and built a 20+ unit RV park, along US Hwy. 99. In the past the city issued bonds to build the Westmoreland Community Care Home.

The city continues to encourage private growth and development.

Telecommunications:
Blue Valley Telecommunications
www.bluevalley.net

Water:
City of Westmoreland

Electricity:
Westar

Waste disposal:
City of Westmoreland

Heating Fuel:
Kansas Gas Service Company

Law Enforcement:
Pottawatomie County Sheriff

Emergency Services:
Pottawatomie County EMS