Tag: Wichita city council
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In Wichita, more sales tax hypocrisy
Another Wichita company that paid to persuade you to vote for higher taxes now seeks to avoid paying those taxes.
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Wichita city council campaign finance reform
Some citizen activists and Wichita city council members believe that a single $500 campaign contribution from a corporation has a corrupting influence. But stacking dozens of the same $500 contributions from executives and spouses of the same corporation? Not a problem.
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Wichita mayor’s counterfactual op-ed
Wichita’s mayor pens an op-ed that is counter to facts that he knows, or should know.
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Spirit Aerosystems tax relief
Wichita’s largest employer asks to avoid paying millions in taxes, which increases the cost of government for everyone else, including young companies struggling to break through.
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Wichita property tax rate: Up again
The City of Wichita says it hasn’t raised its property mill levy in many years. But data shows the mill levy has risen, and its use has shifted from debt service to current consumption.
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What else can Wichita do for downtown companies?
With all Wichita has done, it may not be enough.
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In Wichita, revealing discussion of property rights
Reaction to the veto of a bill in Kansas reveals the instincts of many government officials, which is to grab more power whenever possible.
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Wichita City Council speaks on blight
Wichita City Council members speak in opposition to Kansas Governor Sam Brownback’s veto of Senate Bill 338, which would have given cities additional power to take property.
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Wichita economic development and capacity
An expansion fueled by incentives is welcome, but illustrates a larger problem with Wichita-area economic development.
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Wichita on verge of new regulatory regime
The Wichita City Council is likely to create a new regulatory regime for massage businesses in response to a problem that is already addressed by strict laws.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Bob’s shaking his head, Wichita water woes, and the harm of teachers unions
There are a few things that make Bob wonder. Then, a troubling episode for Wichita government and news media. Finally, the harm of teachers unions.
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Wichita Eagle, where are you?
The Wichita Eagle avoids reporting and editorializing on an issue that is saving Wichita over one hundred million dollars. We wonder why.