Tag: Wichita city council
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YMCA – Wichita conflict of interest
A local non-profit organization, held in high esteem, seeks to purchase property owned by the City of Wichita. So what’s the problem?
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Wichita election watch parties
There isn’t a whole lot of interest in today’s primary elections in Wichita. None of the school board races had enough candidates to require a primary. Two of the three city council races did, but probably the only district where’s there’s any doubt as to the outcome (at least as far as who will advance…
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Wichita Residential Property Tax Relief Requested
Following are remarks that Wichita businessman Craig Gabel delivered to the February 10, 2009 meeting of the Wichita city council. I think Gabel’s idea has some merit. One thing I don’t quite understand is his proposal for “a credit on each residential property owners’ tax statement.” I will ask him for clarification as to how…
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Health and Wellness Coalition of Wichita Asks Candidates a few Questions
Note to raders: I made an error in the original article when I relied on a source’s representation that these questions came from the YMCA. They are actually from the Health and Wellness Coalition of Wichita. The YMCA is just one of several dozen members of this group. Here are the questions asked of candidates:…
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Wichita Center City South TIF Changes Slip Through
At the December 16, 2008 meeting of the Wichita City Council, a major revision to the development plan of a downtown Wichita TIF district was made. This TIF district is a project of Real Development, whose principals Michael Elzufon and David Lundberg are commonly known as the “Minnesota Guys.” The changes to this plan were…
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At Wichita City Council, why are some doors open, and others closed?
Steve Compton, owner of the Eaton Steakhouse in downtown Wichita, spoke to the Wichita city council on the public agenda at its February 3, 2009 meeting. Mr. Compton said he chose a bad time to start a business a year and a half ago. His business is just as important as others, he said, and…
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Ask What Questions About Downtown Wichita YMCA Deal?
Remarks to be delivered to the February 3, 2009 meeting of the Wichita city council. When considering the sale of city-owned land, the city has an obligation to get the best deal possible for the actual owners of the land, which are the citizens of Wichita. But it seems, according to the agenda report, that…
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From Kevass Harding to Lavonta Williams
One of the unusual sightings on the campaign finance report filed last month by Lavonta Williams, current Wichita city council member and candidate for re-election, is two contributions totaling $1,000 from Kevass Harding and his wife. These contributions represent the maximum it was possible for two people to give at the time.
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Lavonta Williams campaign contributions raise a few questions
Analysis of the campaign finance report recently filed by Lavonta Williams, current Wichita city council member and candidate for re-election, revealed a few interesting insights about her campaign.
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Term Limits in Wichita
In Wichita, city council members and the mayor are limited to serving two four-year terms. Last February the Wichita Eagle reported that some council members were considering a measure to end term limits. The main reason for wanting to do away with term limits is the perception that time and experience are required in order…
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Walking Door-to-Door with Marcey — ummm — Lavonta?
Wichita city council member Lavonta Williams just launched the website that supports her campaign for re-election. It’s a nice website, but it has a little mistake that gives us a clue as to who might be running Williams’ campaign. Her “Get involved” page lists this as one of the ways you can help Williams: “Walking…
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Wichita City Council Candidate James Barfield Addresses Activists
At Monday’s combined meeting of Campaign For Liberty and Hope For America Coalition, candidate for the Wichita city council district 1 seat James Barfield spoke to the 40 or so activists who gathered. “Wichita has a gang problem. A legalized gang operating at 455 N. Main. It’s time for a gang intervention.” He went on…