Category: Wichita city government
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Downtown Wichita jobs rise
The reported number of jobs in Downtown Wichita rose in 2018, but there is an issue with the data.
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Downtown Wichita population is up
New Census Bureau data shows the population growing in downtown Wichita.
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Downtown Wichita attraction attendance
Attendance at downtown Wichita attractions presented in an interactive visualization.
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Century II appeal filed
A group opposing any future plan to raze Century II or the former central library building has filed an appeal of the decision in their lawsuit.
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John Todd: Wichita officials may have won a battle, but the Century II war isn’t over
On Century II, Wichita City Hall won the first round, but the public issue remains, writes John Todd.
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Updated: Century II resource center
The Century II resource center has been updated with documents and news stories.
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Economic development incentive to be canceled
The City of Wichita will consider canceling an economic development incentive for a firm that no longer meets policy requirements.
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Century II maintenance to be considered
The Wichita city council will consider spending $250,000 on maintenance for Century II. There are questions regarding the source of funding.
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Wichita presents industrial revenue bonds
A presentation by the City of Wichita regarding IRBs is good as far as it goes, which is not far enough.
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Wichita needs transparency from its agencies
When the Wichita city council delegates spending to outside agencies such as Visit Wichita, it should insist on the same transparency requirements the city itself faces.
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Wichita city council to address misunderstanding
The Wichita city council will address a misunderstanding regarding imprecise language in an economic development incentive agreement.
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Should Wichita have a deputy to the mayor?
A proposal to hire a deputy or chief of staff to the Wichita mayor is a good idea which will increase transparency and accountability of elected officials.