Tag: Wichita city council
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Wichita could do better regarding open government, if it wants
Wichita, if it wanted to, could provide greater transparency and access to open government.
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O’Donnell critics should look inward first
Wichita’s mayor and city council need to examine their own errors of cronyism before lashing out at a member who made an inconsequential mistake.
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Bowllagio property purchases seem overpriced
As part of a planned real estate development, taxpayers may be asked to pay property owners much more than the appraised values for the parcels.
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Economic development incentives questioned
When the New York Times is concerned about the cost of government spending programs, it’s a safe bet that things are really out of control. Its recent feature reports on economic development incentive programs that are costly and produce questionable benefits.
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In Wichita, a quest for campaign finance reform
Actions of the Wichita City Council have shown that campaign finance reform is needed. Citizen groups are investigating how to accomplish this needed reform, since the council has not shown interest in reforming itself.
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Crown Heights residents not happy with city’s process
A proposed sports bar in an established Wichita neighborhood has some residents concerned, not only with the bar and its parking lot, but with procedures and transparency at Wichita City Hall.
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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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Wichita licenses the striping of parking lots
Next week the Wichita City Council will consider licensing and regulating the painting of stripes in parking lots. How, may I ask, has civilization advanced without the benefit of such regulation?
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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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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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Wichita waltzing waters dedication a chance to reflect
While the dedication ceremonies for Wichita’s Waltzing Waters fountain are promoted as celebrations, we might use this opportunity to review the history and impact of WaterWalk, which has absorbed many millions of taxpayer subsidy with few results.