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The best way to answer this question is to review the Policy Summary , which can be found on under the documents section of our website. This overview describes the different mechanisms and policies available to citizens of Leavenworth County.
Gravel roads to do not receive salt and sand for icy conditions because it damages the road sub-grade. Snow and ice are removed with a road grader in accordance with a route schedule established for the entire County.
Dumping trash and litter along road right-of-way is a violation of state law. The County and sheriff’s officers attempt to establish responsibility for illegal dumping and criminal proceedings may result. The only proper location for dumping trash is at a sanitary landfill.
Sign vandalism and theft costs the county taxpayers more that $30,000 per year. Theft and vandalism of signs especially stop and warning signs, may contribute to serious traffic accidents. Most signs are stolen by juveniles for use as room decorations. Street name signs are favorite theft targets. Sign vandalism, theft, and possession of stolen signs are a violation of state law. Parents should not allow stolen signs on their property. Signs should be returned to the County Shop at 23690 187th Street located in the center of the County. No questions will be asked. If you observe an act of sign vandalism or theft, please report this crime to the sheriff’s department immediately.
There are no public streetlights in the unincorporated area. Cities pay for streetlights by adding a franchise fee to electric bills. Leavenworth County does not charge a franchise fee so funds are not available for streetlights.
To reduce dust and loose rock on the road surface, only minimal blading of gravel roads is performed during dry weather. This may result in a few more chuckholes and wash board areas. However, the net result will be a driving surface that is safer for the traveling public. The grader operator may windrow lose rock on the road shoulder. Motorists should be careful to avoid driving on this windrow.