Tag: Sedgwick county government
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Sedgwick County meeting video, not for everyone
Trying to view video of Sedgwick County Commission meetings could be frustrating for many citizens.
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When should Wichita compare itself to peers?
It may be confusing for Wichita voters to determine when a comparison of Wichita to Oklahoma City and Tulsa is valid, and when it is not.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Election results, Kansas school employment and spending, and government planning of the economy
In Sedgwick County, an unlikely hero emerges after the November election. Then, what is the trend in Kansas school employment and spending, and what do voters think has happened? Finally, do you know how to make a simple lead pencil?
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Richard Ranzau, slayer of cronyism
In Sedgwick County, an unlikely hero emerges in the battle for capitalism over cronyism.
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Sedgwick County Commission precinct map, November 4, 2014
Here’s a map I created of the vote percentage received by Republican candidates by precinct in the two Sedgwick County Commission districts that were contested.
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Should Wichita expand a water system that is still in commissioning stage?
In this script from the next episode of WichitaLiberty.TV, I report my concerns about rushing a decision to expand a water production system that has not yet proven itself.
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For Wichita, another economic development plan
The Wichita City Council will consider a proposal from a consultant to “facilitate a community conversation for the creation of a new economic development diversification plan for the greater Wichita region.” Haven’t we been down this road before?
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita’s blatant waste, Transforming Wichita, and how you can help
Let’s ask that Wichita trim its blatant waste of tax dollars before asking for more. We’ll look back at a program called Transforming Wichita. Then: We need to hold campaigns accountable. I’ll give you examples why, and tell how you can help.
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Wichita arena sales tax not a model of success
Supporters of a new sales tax in Wichita use the Intrust Bank Arena as an example of successful application of a sales tax.
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Accounting for government like business
Government leaders tell us they want to run government like a business. But does government actually do this, even when accounting for its money?
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Primary election results, and a look forward
A look at some of the primary elections results this week. What did voters say, and what should we look for in the November general election and the future past that?
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Sedgwick County elections: Commissioners
In Sedgwick County, two fiscally conservative commission candidates prevailed.