Category: Wichita city government
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Wichita has cut waste, officials say
Wichita city officials say they have worked hard to eliminate waste. Well, except for this.
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In Wichita, campaigning for a tax, then asking for exemption from paying
Having contributed $5,000 to persuade Wichita voters to raise the sales tax, a company now seeks exemption from paying any sales tax.
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In Kansas and Wichita, there’s a reason for slow growth
If we in Kansas and Wichita wonder why our economic growth is slow and our economic development programs don’t seem to be producing results, there is data to tell us why: Our tax rates are too high.
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Wichita water statistics update
Updated statistics show that the Wichita ASR water project has not been producing water at the projected rate, even after projections were halved.
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Wichita area job growth
Private sector job growth in the Wichita area is improving, but lags behind local government employment growth.
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Wichita property tax rates up again
The City of Wichita says that it hasn’t raised its mill levy in many years. Data shows the mill levy has risen, and its use has shifted from debt service to current consumption.
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Wichita economic development, the need for reform
An incentives deal for a Wichita company illustrates a capacity problem and the need for reform.
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Wichita economic development policies questioned
The City of Wichita asks for citizens to trust that it has policies in place that will be followed.
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Did Jeff Longwell dodge a tough city council vote?
On election day, Wichita city council member and mayoral candidate Jeff Longwell appears to have ducked an inconvenient vote and would not say why.
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Wichita marijuana ballot issue, April 7, 2015
Following is a map of voting for the Wichita marijuana ballot issue, April 7, 2015.
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Wichita mayoral vote map, April 7, 2015
Following is a map of voting for the Wichita mayoral contest, April 7, 2015.
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Wichita general election returns, April 7, 2015
Here is a link to a Google Docs sheet of selected returns from the April 7, 2015 Wichita general election, for each precinct.