Category: Wichita city government
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For Wichita’s Longwell, flipping in the face of an election
Campaign season provides an opportunity to see just how malleable candidates’ positions can be, leaving us to wonder if some have any firm and guiding principles.
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Figeac Aero economic development incentives
Wichita politicians, economic development officials, and civic leaders bemoan the lack of incentives Wichita can offer. A deal under consideration illustrates what is really available.
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Wichita city council member Jeff Longwell should not have voted
A sequence of events involving Jeff Longwell should concern citizens as they select the next Wichita mayor. Based on Wichita law, Longwell should not have voted on a matter involving the Ambassador Hotel, either for or against it.
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Wichita city council candidates
On March 31, 2015 Coalition for a Better Wichita held a candidate forum for candidates for Wichita city council districts 4 and 5.
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Ranzau, Peterjohn endorse Sam Williams for Wichita mayor
Despite their differences, two members of the Sedgwick County Commission have endorsed Sam Williams for Wichita Mayor.
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Downtown Wichita deal shows some of the problems with the Wichita economy
In this script from a recent episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: A look at the Wichita city council’s action regarding a downtown Wichita development project and how it is harmful to Wichita taxpayers and the economy.
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No-bid contracts still passed by Wichita city council
Despite a policy change, the Wichita city council still votes for no-bid contracts paid for with taxpayer funds.
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Wichita mayoral candidates at Pachyderm Club
Wichita mayoral candidates Jeff Longwell and Sam Williams at the Wichita Pachyderm Club.
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A Wichita Shocker, redux
Based on events in Wichita, the Wall Street Journal wrote “What Americans seem to want most from government these days is equal treatment. They increasingly realize that powerful government nearly always helps the powerful …” But Wichita’s elites don’t seem to understand this.