Author: Bob Weeks
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Solution for empty Wichita school buildings
In Wichita, empty school buildings could be used to expand educational opportunities for Wichita children.
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Wichita economic development isn’t working
Economic development in Wichita isn’t working very well. The Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition along with long-serving politicians and bureaucrats need to be held accountable, and our strategy must change.
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Ambassador Hotel discussed on This Week in Kansas
On Sunday Bob Weeks discussed the Wichita Ambassador Hotel election on the KAKE Television public affairs program This Week in Kansas.
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Wichita Eagle fact checks Ambassador Hotel campaigns
When the Wichita Eagle scrutinized the claims made by campaigns involved in the Wichita Ambassador Hotel election, a distinct difference emerged.
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Wichita Ambassador Hotel radio ads
Radio ads explain the real cost of the Ambassador Hotel in Wichita.
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Wichita helps out the Ambassador Hotel campaign
A page on the City of Wichita’s official, taxpayer-funded website provides information on the February 28th special election regarding a guest tax rebate for the Ambassador Hotel in downtown Wichita. While the page provides useful information, it makes a claim that is not accurate, and one which may persuade Wichita voters to vote Yes.
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Sedgwick County Commissioner to present on sustainable development
Sedgwick County Commissioner Richard Ranzau will deliver a talk on the topic of sustainable development.
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Wichita Downtown Development Corporation shouldn’t campaign
Campaign activity by the Wichita Downtown Development Corporation appears to be contrary to several opinions issued by Kansas Attorneys General regarding the use of public funds in elections.
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On Streeter and Anderson
This morning I appeared on the “Streeter and Anderson” program on The Big Talker: 1480 KQAM Wichita. I covered the STAR bond project in Wichita, the special election on February 28th regarding the Ambassador Hotel, and the new home purchase tax rebate program. All in ten minutes.
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Wichita Intrust Bank Arena profit, in perspective
When evaluating information released by Sedgwick County regarding the financial performance of Intrust Bank Arena, citizens need to look beyond the presentations made to commission members. Important facts are available, but not presented to commissioners and the public.
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Wichita convention business
Is the pursuit of convention business in Wichita at great expense to citizens a wise course for economic development?