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In Wichita, the streetside seating is illuminated very well
Read more: In Wichita, the streetside seating is illuminated very wellWichita city leaders tell us that the budget and spending have been cut to the bone. Except for the waste, that is.
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More parents unhappy with treatment by the Wichita school board
Read more: More parents unhappy with treatment by the Wichita school boardParents are unhappy with their treatment by the Wichita school board. It’s not the first time.
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In Wichita, no differentiation between business and government
Read more: In Wichita, no differentiation between business and governmentLeaders in Wichita often liken government decision making to running a business, but there are important differences.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Examining surveys about the future of Wichita
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Examining surveys about the future of WichitaIn this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: What do Wichitans want for their city’s future? Surveys from the City of Wichita and Kansas Policy Institute are examined.
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Contrary to officials, Wichita has many incentive programs
Read more: Contrary to officials, Wichita has many incentive programsWichita government leaders complain that Wichita can’t compete in economic development with other cities and states because the budget for incentives is too small. But when making this argument, these officials don’t include all incentives that are available.
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Wichitans willing to fund basics
Read more: Wichitans willing to fund basicsWichita voters are willing to pay a higher sales tax for fundamentals like infrastructure and water supply, and less willing for business incentives, downtown development, and convention centers.
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Defining liberty: The future of freedom
Read more: Defining liberty: The future of freedomFrom The Independent Institute, an important video on current and future issues relating to freedom and liberty
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Wichita property tax rate, the history
Read more: Wichita property tax rate, the historyThe City of Wichita is fond of saying that it hasn’t raised its mill levy in many years. But the mill levy has increased in recent years, and the use of the tax revenue has shifted.
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Few Wichitans support taxation for economic development subsidies
Read more: Few Wichitans support taxation for economic development subsidiesIn Wichita, about one-third of voters polled support local governments using taxpayer money to provide subsidies to certain businesses for economic development.
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Wichita’s benchmark not applicable to overlapping jurisdictions, it seems
Read more: Wichita’s benchmark not applicable to overlapping jurisdictions, it seemsThe City of Wichita insists on a certain level of return on investment for its economic development incentives, but doesn’t apply that criteria to overlapping jurisdictions.
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In Wichita, opinion of city spending consistent across party and ideology
Read more: In Wichita, opinion of city spending consistent across party and ideologyWichitans across the board believe that Wichita city spending has not been efficient.
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In Wichita, the rooftops are well-lit
Read more: In Wichita, the rooftops are well-litOn a sunny Friday afternoon in May 2014, the City of Wichita spends to illuminate the rooftop of a parking garage it owns.