Category: Wichita city government
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Economic development in Wichita, steps one and two
Critics of the economic development policies in use by the City of Wichita are often portrayed as not being able to see and appreciate the good things these policies are producing, even though they are unfolding right before our very eyes. The difference is that some look beyond the immediate — what is seen –…
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Wichita Chamber of Commerce: Why these panelists?
The experts selected by the Wichita Chamber of Commerce as panelists on economic development tells us a lot about why the Wichita economy has suffered.
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Coming to Wichita for business
Before long, Wichita will probably start charging visitors a tourism fee to stay in a hotel.
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In Wichita, a tale of two cash registers
In Wichita, why do some pay taxes, and others don’t?
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Wichita considers policy to rein in council’s bad behavior
The Wichita City Council will consider a policy designed to squelch the council’s ability to issue no-bid contracts for city projects, a policy made necessary by past bad behavior.
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In Wichita, why do some pay taxes, and others don’t?
A request by a luxury development in downtown Wichita raises issues, for example, why do we have to pay taxes?
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The state of Wichita, 2014
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer delivered the annual State of the City address. He said a few things that deserve discussion.
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Wichita, welcoming citizen involvement
How welcoming is Wichita city government to citizens? There is a survey to answer this question.
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Wichita debt levels projected to rise
According to the most recent edition of Wichita’s Performance Measure Report, the city’s debt levels are projected to rise, based on two measures.
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Would you pay $48.62 to visit the art museum?
The normal adult admission to the Wichita Art Museum is $7.00, but that isn’t anywhere near the cost of each visit.
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Wichita’s growth in gross domestic product
Compared to peer areas, Wichita’s record of growth in gross domestic product is similar to that of job creation: Wichita performs poorly.
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Visit Wichita, and pay a tourism fee
The Wichita City Council will consider adding a 2.75 percent tax to hotel bills, calling it a “City Tourism Fee.” Welcome to Wichita!