By NATE KING Salina Post

On this episode, I speak with Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes about issues the Saline County Commission hopes to address in 2024 and highlights from projects completed in 2023.&nbsp;

Have a question or concern for Phil?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salinecountyks.gov/countyadministrator">Contact him here.</a>&nbsp;

To view job openings at Saline County <a href="https://ks-salinecounty.civicplushrms.com/careers/">click here.&nbsp;</a>

Throughout the year, Smith-Hanes will return to the King in the Community Podcast to speak with Salina Post's News director Nate King. In these episodes, we will discuss the goings on and happenings of Saline County and the Saline County Commission.

<div><iframe title="Saline County Administrator, Phil Smith-Hanes talks Sky West proposal, ARPA dollar reallocation and more" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ssc7y-153c590-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>By NATE KING Salina PostOn this episode, I speak with Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes about issues the Saline County Commission hopes to address in 2024 and highlights from projects completed in 2023.&nbsp;Topics we discuss include:<ol>
 <li>Reallocation of American Rescue Plan funds given to Saline County</li><li>Request for proposal for an evaluation of how Saline County facilities are used</li><li>Saline County's Sky West incentive package to secure the airline as Saline County's Essential Air Service provider and restoration of direct flights to Denver and Chicago</li><li>The conclusion of the proposed Plus Power battery storage facility in Gypsum</li><li>Job openinings in Saline County</li><li>Issues likely to be addressed by the commission in 2024</li>
 </ol>Have a question or concern for Phil?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salinecountyks.gov/countyadministrator">Contact him here.</a>&nbsp;To view job openings at Saline County <a href="https://ks-salinecounty.civicplushrms.com/careers/">click here.&nbsp;</a>Throughout the year, Smith-Hanes will return to the King in the Community Podcast to speak with Salina Post's News director Nate King. In these episodes, we will discuss the goings on and happenings of Saline County and the Saline County Commission.

🎙King in the Community: Phil Smith-Hanes, Saline County Administrator