Tag: Wichita city council
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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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In Kansas, rejecting left-wing Republicans
Kansas voters have realized that the governance of Kansas by a coalition of Democrats and left-wing Republicans has not been in the state’s best interest.
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Wichita property tax mill levy has increased and shifted in use
The City of Wichita says that the property tax mill levy has not increased in many years. But it has. In addition, property tax revenue has been shifted from debt repayment to current consumption.
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Jeff Longwell out-of-town campaign contributions
Wichita City Council Member Jeff Longwell claims he receives many campaign contributions from out of town, but the record does not support this claim.
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From Michigan to Wichita’s Jeff Longwell: The campaign contributions
Campaign contributions from Michigan to Wichita City Council Member Jeff Longwell are an example of a pay-to-play culture in Wichita that must end.
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Michigan company involved in disputed Wichita airport contract contributes to Jeff Longwell
A campaign finance report filed by Wichita City Council Member Jeff Longwell contains contributions from executives associated with Walbridge, a Michigan construction company partnering with Key Construction to build the new Wichita airport terminal.
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Wichita-area economic development policy changes proposed
Wichita and Sedgwick County are considering revising the economic development policies.
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In Wichita, a problem with government ethics
Wichita elected officials, starting with Mayor Carl Brewer, have failed a test in government ethics.
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Wichita fails ethics test
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and most members of the city council failed a test concerning government ethics.
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Wichita flight options decrease, despite subsidies
Despite a subsidy program, the number of flights available in Wichita is decreasing.
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For Wichita government, an ethics tipping point
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and the Wichita City Council will make a decision that will let the city learn the ethics and character of its elected officials.
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Wichita increases its debt
Wichita has increased its long-term debt load and shifted tax money from debt repayment to current consumption.