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Fact-checking Yes Wichita: Tax rates
Read more: Fact-checking Yes Wichita: Tax ratesThe claim that the mill levy has not been raised for a long time is commonly made by the city and “Yes Wichita” supporters. It’s useful to take a look at actual numbers to see what has happened.
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While campaigning for higher sales tax, the Wichita Chamber president seeks an extension of his exemption from that tax
Read more: While campaigning for higher sales tax, the Wichita Chamber president seeks an extension of his exemption from that taxCampaigning for higher sales tax on groceries for low-income households while you ask for an extension of your company’s exemption from paying sales tax is, well, awkward.
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Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer is concerned about misinformation
Read more: Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer is concerned about misinformationWichita Mayor Carl Brewer is concerned about misinformation being spread regarding the proposed Wichita sales tax.
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‘Yes Wichita’ co-chairs serve up contradicting plans for sales tax revenue
Read more: ‘Yes Wichita’ co-chairs serve up contradicting plans for sales tax revenueAt two forums on the proposed Wichita sales tax, leaders of the “Yes Wichita” group provided contradicting visions for plans for economic development spending, and for its oversight.
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Another Wichita sales tax forum
Read more: Another Wichita sales tax forumOn Wednesday October 29 KCTU Television held a televised debate on the issue of the proposed one cent per dollar Wichita sales tax.
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Wichita sales tax forum
Read more: Wichita sales tax forumThe League of Women Voters — Wichita Metro held a lunchtime forum on the issue of the proposed one cent per dollar Wichita sales tax.
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In Wichita, the public deserves and should demand answers
Read more: In Wichita, the public deserves and should demand answersFrom Kansas Senator Michael O’Donnell, a discussion of issues surrounding the proposed Wichita one cent per dollar sales tax. O’Donnell served on the Wichita City Council for nearly two years before resigning to serve in the senate.
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Kansas school spending and achievement
Read more: Kansas school spending and achievementFrom Dr. Walt Chappell, a discussion of Kansas school spending. Chappell served on the Kansas State Board of Education from 2009 to 2012.
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Wichita wants to expand water project, but abandons its website
Read more: Wichita wants to expand water project, but abandons its websiteAs the City of Wichita recommends voters spend $250 million on the expansion of a water project, the project’s accompanying website was abandoned, and has now disappeared.
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Proposed Wichita sales tax won’t satisfy needs, appetites
Read more: Proposed Wichita sales tax won’t satisfy needs, appetitesThe proposed Wichita sales tax does little to address the city’s delinquent infrastructure maintenance gap. Despite this, there are rumors of another sales tax next year for quality of life items.
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To pay for a new Wichita water supply, are there other choices?
Read more: To pay for a new Wichita water supply, are there other choices?To pay for a new Wichita water supply, the city gives voters two choices. Either (a) vote for a sales tax, or (b) the city will issue long-term debt and the city will have to pay an additional $221 million in interest expense. Are there alternatives?
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What is the purpose of a new Wichita water supply?
Read more: What is the purpose of a new Wichita water supply?What is Wichita gaining with a new water supply? Is a new supply needed for basic uses such as household, commercial, and industrial?