Tag: Economic development
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Tax increment financing district (TIF) resources
Resources on tax increment financing districts, or TIF.
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In Wichita, confusion over air traffic statistics
The Kansas Affordable Airfares program is promoted by Wichita and Sedgwick County government despite problems with the data and statistics used to evaluate the program.
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Wichita should reject Bowllagio TIF district
Wichita should reject the formation of a harmful tax increment financing (TIF) district.
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From the United Nations to Sedgwick County
It took from 1987 to 2012, but Sedgwick County has adopted the language of the United Nations regarding sustainability.
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Capitalism and business: The same thing?
Is “capitalism” and “business” the same thing? Most people would probably answer yes, but that’s a mistake.
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Wichita’s $60 million gift to Spirit Aerosystems — not
Industrial Revenue Bonds is a confusing economic development program misunderstood by citizens, journalists, and even city council members.
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Tim Norton commercial: Some context
A television advertisement for Tim Norton, candidate for re-election to the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners, contains claims that, while probably true, hide the reality of Norton’s record.
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Wichita/Sedgwick County Community Investment Plan survey
A survey created for the Wichita/Sedgwick County Community Investment Plan has numerous problems and seems designed to satisfy the goals of government officials and planners instead of citizens.
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The Lux in Wichita: Taxpayer funding of lifestyle choices
The Wichita City Council decides that taxpayers should pay for the lifestyle choices of a relative few.
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Wichita economic development, two stories
Two items on the agenda for the Wichita City Council give an insight into the nature and efficacy of economic development efforts in Wichita.
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On sweatshops, Romney is right
In the recently-released recording of Mitt Romney talking to donors, the “47 percent” remarks are not all the left is pummeling Romney with: Misinformed beliefs about sweatshops contribute, too.