Tag: Tim Norton
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Sedgwick County tower sale was not in citizens’ best interest
The sale of a radio tower owned by Sedgwick County reveals another case of local government not looking out for the interests of citizens and taxpayers, with the realization that the stain of cronyism is alive and well.
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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 economic development initiatives to be announced
Tomorrow the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce will announce, according to the Wichita Eagle, new economic development initiatives. Past history suggests that the efforts will not be fruitful for the Wichita area. The inclinations of the parties involved in this effort are for more government intervention and less reliance on economic freedom and free markets.
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Open records again an issue in Kansas
Responses to records requests made by Kansas Policy Institute are bringing attention to shortcomings in the Kansas Open Records Act.
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Wichita voters reject cronyism — again
Voters in Wichita and the surrounding area have rejected, for the second time this year, the culture of political cronyism that passes for economic development in Wichita.
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Skelton, Sedgwick County Commissioner, censured by party
Jim Skelton, a Sedgwick County Commissioner, has been censured by his party.
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Sedgwick County will hold Southfork TIF hearing
Sedgwick County will hear from the public on an issue, despite the desires of commissioners Tim Norton, Jim Skelton, and Dave Unruh to avoid public debate.
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Federal, United Nations planning imported to Wichita
The Sedgwick County Commission has decided to give a consortium of South Central Kansas governments and organizations broad control over community planning funded by a federal grant and based on a United Nations agenda.
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Sedgwick County commissioners vote Democratic
Despite holding a four to one majority, Sedgwick County Commission Republicans elect a Democrat to be Chairman.