Tag: Wichita city council
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Wichita tourism fee budget
The Wichita City Council will consider a budget for the city’s tourism fee paid by hotel guests.
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Free standing emergency department about to open in Wichita
A project in Wichita received substantial subsidy from taxpayers. How have public policy issues been reported?
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Wichita baseball consulting contract extension may have no discussion
The City of Wichita proposes to extend a baseball consulting contract without public explanation or discussion.
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Wichita property tax rate: Down
The City of Wichita property tax mill levy declined for the second year in a row.
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In Wichita, spending semi-secret
The Wichita City Council authorized the spending of a lot of money without discussion.
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Naftzger Park private use plans unsettled
An important detail regarding Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita is unsettled, and Wichitans have reason to be wary.
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Wichita city council public agenda needs reform
Recent use of the Wichita City Council public agenda has highlighted the need for reform.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: John Todd and the fight against blight
John Todd explains how cities in Kansas are seeking additional power to seize property, and tells us why we should oppose this legislation.
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Property under attack in Kansas
Local governments in Kansas are again seeking expanded power to seize property.
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Growing the Wichita economy
Wichita leaders are proud of our region’s economic growth. Here are the numbers.
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In Wichita, three Community Improvement Districts to be considered
In Community Improvement Districts (CID), merchants charge additional sales tax for the benefit of the property owners, instead of the general public. Wichita may have an additional three, contributing to the problem of CID sprawl.
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Naftzger Park project details
The city has finalized a proposal for a development near Naftzger Park. It includes a few new and creative provisions.