Jim Howell - Sedgwick County Commissioner

Jim Howell - Sedgwick County Commissioner Jim Howell represents the southeast part of Sedgwick County (District 5)

04/23/2026

Winston Churchill said that “… a country which tries to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket [while] endeavouring to lift himself up by the handle.”

04/23/2026

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I’m getting philosophical today. Ever wonder why Government is so big, spends so much, and gets involved in virtually ev...
04/21/2026

I’m getting philosophical today. Ever wonder why Government is so big, spends so much, and gets involved in virtually everything?? Your leaders don’t understand or have disregarded the principle of Limited Government. I made the graphic to illustrate a proper vision for SgCo Governance. Restated… Every problem is not a government problem.

Limited government is about boundaries, not size. It asks: What should government do—and just as importantly, what should it never do? That’s a constitutional idea rooted in enumerated powers, federalism, and individual rights.

Smaller government is just about scale. You can have a small government that still overreaches in the wrong areas, or a larger government that stays within clearly defined limits. Size alone doesn’t guarantee liberty.

Limited government is philosophically grounded. It ties directly to the idea that rights come from God (or are inherent), and government exists to protect them—not grant them.

Smaller government is a result, not a principle. If you truly enforce limits, government will often end up smaller—but that’s the outcome, not the goal.

I don’t just want smaller government—I want limited government.

The issue isn’t just how big government is, but whether it’s staying in its proper lane. A government that isn’t limited will never stay small for long… and that my friend is the problem.

04/03/2026

Consolidation may be more efficient but it can be complex. We discuss the challenges of how WFD & SCFD #1 could join forces.

03/06/2026

Sedgwick County has an 8-week paid parental leave policy for our staff. We also allow department heads to make policy allowing new moms or dads to accommodate their newborn up to 6 months in the office.

We want to maintain a pro family friendly environment.

So…. It’s not uncommon to see babies at the administrative offices of Sedgwick County Government and it’s quite apparent that this handsome fella is A LOT more popular than the politicians! 😂

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1451 S Hilltop Road
Derby, KS
67037

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+13167884887

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