Category: Wichita city government

  • Ask What Questions About Downtown Wichita YMCA Deal?

    Remarks to be delivered to the February 3, 2009 meeting of the Wichita city council. When considering the sale of city-owned land, the city has an obligation to get the best deal possible for the actual owners of the land, which are the citizens of Wichita. But it seems, according to the agenda report, that…

  • From Kevass Harding to Lavonta Williams

    One of the unusual sightings on the campaign finance report filed last month by Lavonta Williams, current Wichita city council member and candidate for re-election, is two contributions totaling $1,000 from Kevass Harding and his wife. These contributions represent the maximum it was possible for two people to give at the time.

  • Lavonta Williams campaign contributions raise a few questions

    Analysis of the campaign finance report recently filed by Lavonta Williams, current Wichita city council member and candidate for re-election, revealed a few interesting insights about her campaign.

  • Term Limits in Wichita

    In Wichita, city council members and the mayor are limited to serving two four-year terms. Last February the Wichita Eagle reported that some council members were considering a measure to end term limits. The main reason for wanting to do away with term limits is the perception that time and experience are required in order…

  • Wichita City and School District Campaign Events and Announcements

    I’ve started a page of announcements and events for local campaigns. The link is Wichita City and School District Campaign Events and Announcements. Send notice of events and announcements to me at bob.weeks@gmail.com.

  • Walking Door-to-Door with Marcey — ummm — Lavonta?

    Wichita city council member Lavonta Williams just launched the website that supports her campaign for re-election. It’s a nice website, but it has a little mistake that gives us a clue as to who might be running Williams’ campaign. Her “Get involved” page lists this as one of the ways you can help Williams: “Walking…

  • Meet Ken Thomas, Wichita City Council Candidate

    I received this invitation to meet Wichita city council candidate Ken Thomas this Saturday. If other candidates for this office (or other offices) have events they’d like to publicize, please notify me. My contact page is here. Ken Thomas for City Council Vote to get Wichita Working Again It takes all of us to make…

  • Wichita City Council Candidate James Barfield Addresses Activists

    At Monday’s combined meeting of Campaign For Liberty and Hope For America Coalition, candidate for the Wichita city council district 1 seat James Barfield spoke to the 40 or so activists who gathered. “Wichita has a gang problem. A legalized gang operating at 455 N. Main. It’s time for a gang intervention.” He went on…

  • Wichita Election Coverage Launched

    With the March 3 primary election for Wichita city council and school board seats fast approaching, I’ve started a special page of coverage. The page contains links to news stories and candidate websites. If you are aware of news stories or candidate websites that I’ve missed, please send them to me by email at bob.weeks@gmail.com.…