Category: Wichita city government
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Wichita Ambassador Hotel radio ads
Radio ads explain the real cost of the Ambassador Hotel in Wichita.
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Why vote no in the Wichita Ambassador Hotel election
In the Wichita Ambassador Hotel special election, there are many reasons to vote no for the good of Wichita.
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Wichita helps out the Ambassador Hotel campaign
A page on the City of Wichita’s official, taxpayer-funded website provides information on the February 28th special election regarding a guest tax rebate for the Ambassador Hotel in downtown Wichita. While the page provides useful information, it makes a claim that is not accurate, and one which may persuade Wichita voters to vote Yes.
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Wichita Downtown Development Corporation shouldn’t campaign
Campaign activity by the Wichita Downtown Development Corporation appears to be contrary to several opinions issued by Kansas Attorneys General regarding the use of public funds in elections.
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On Streeter and Anderson
This morning I appeared on the “Streeter and Anderson” program on The Big Talker: 1480 KQAM Wichita. I covered the STAR bond project in Wichita, the special election on February 28th regarding the Ambassador Hotel, and the new home purchase tax rebate program. All in ten minutes.
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Wichita convention business
Is the pursuit of convention business in Wichita at great expense to citizens a wise course for economic development?
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Fact checking Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer
Last week Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer appeared on the KPTS Television public affairs program Impact to discuss his recent State of the City Address for 2012. While the mayor didn’t say much that is factually incorrect, examining some of his statement in a larger context is a valuable exercise.
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Wichita HOME program has negative consequences
The Wichita City Council will consider a program designed to boost the sale of newly-constructed homes. While this program was undoubtedly developed with good intentions, government intervention almost always has many other effects other than the desired effect. Unfortunately, many of these unintended consequences have a negative impact, often far exceeding the good that the…
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Fact checking a Wichita Ambassador Hotel “Vote Yes” mailer
Claims made by supporters of a special tax rebate for the Wichita Ambassador Hotel don’t withstand scrutiny.
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No-bid contracts a problem in Wichita
Wichita Eagle reporting uncovers a problem with no-bid contracts for construction projects in Wichita. This revelation illustrates these things: a Wichita City Council almost totally captured by special interests, crony capitalism on steroids, and another example of why Wichita and Kansas need pay-to-play laws.
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For the Ambassador Hotel in Wichita: 8 or 9 government subsidy programs?
Supporters of a guest tax rebate program for Wichita’s Ambassador Hotel don’t tell you that the vote on February 28th concerns only one of the potential nine taxpayer-funded government subsidy programs designed for the hotel.
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Kansas needs pay-to-play laws
In Wichita, campaign contributions made to city council candidates often are not about supporting political ideologies — liberal, moderate, or conservative. It’s about opportunists seeking money from government. Pay-to-play laws can help control this harmful practice.