Tag: Downtown Wichita revitalization
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Special interests will capture south-central Kansas planning
Special interest groups are likely to co-opt the government planning process started in south-central Kansas as these groups see ways to benefit from the plan. The public choice school of economics and political science has taught us how special interest groups seek favors from government at enormous costs to society, and we will see this…
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For Wichita City Council, discussion is not wanted
Despite its claims, Wichita city government avoids accountability and transparency.
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Central planning: Are we humans or pawns?
The harm of central planning to human nature is explained.
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In Kansas, planning will be captured by special interests
The government planning process started in south-central Kansas will likely be captured by special interest groups that see ways to benefit from the plan. The public choice school of economics and political science has taught us how special interest groups seek favors from government at enormous costs to society, and we will see this at…
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For Wichita, no election news is good politics
Wichita city staff have time to produce news stories on everything but actual news, it seems.
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A Wichita shocker
The Wall Street Journal comments on last week’s election in Wichita, noting “Local politicians like to get in bed with local business, and taxpayers are usually the losers.” Purported conservatives like Pete Meitzner, James Clendenin, and Jeff Longwell ought to take notice.
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Wichita Eagle fact checks Ambassador Hotel campaigns
When the Wichita Eagle scrutinized the claims made by campaigns involved in the Wichita Ambassador Hotel election, a distinct difference emerged.
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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 Intrust Bank Arena profit, in perspective
When evaluating information released by Sedgwick County regarding the financial performance of Intrust Bank Arena, citizens need to look beyond the presentations made to commission members. Important facts are available, but not presented to commissioners and the public.
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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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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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Wichita turns taxation over to private interests
In a free society with a limited government, taxation should be restricted to being a way for government to raise funds to pay for services that all people benefit from. But in the city of Wichita, taxation for private gain is overtaking our city.