Tag: Wichita city government
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Wichita to consider tax abatements
Wichita considers three tax abatements, in one case forcing an “investment” on others that it itself would not accept.
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Wichita water and sewer rates proposed to rise
At its Tuesday December 1, 2015 meeting the Wichita City Council is scheduled to consider new water and sewer rates.
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Kansas cities force tax breaks on others
When Kansas cities grant economic development incentives, they may also unilaterally take action that affects overlapping jurisdictions such as counties, school districts, and the state itself. The legislature should end this.
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For Wichita’s mayor, too many public hearings
Is the Wichita city council burdened with too many public hearings? Wichita’s mayor seems to think so.
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Wichita water optimization contract award should be reconsidered
Seeking an objective analysis of water and sewer utilities, Wichita considers a firm that has obstacles to objectivity.
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Wichita to consider three tax abatements
When considering whether to grant three property tax abatements, the Wichita city council is unlikely to ask this question: Why can’t these companies expand if they have to pay the same taxes everyone else pays?
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Campaign contribution changes in Wichita
A change to Wichita city election law is likely to have little practical effect.
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Raises for Wichita mayor, council proposed
The Wichita City Council will consider pay raises for the mayor and council members.
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Wichita water statistics update
The Wichita ASR water project produced no water in October. There were two days when river flow was adequate.
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Wichita officials, newspaper, just don’t get it on Ex-Im Bank
Wichita’s establishment prefers cronyism over capitalism.
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Bombardier can be a learning experience
The unfortunate news of the cancellation of a new aircraft program can be a learning opportunity for Wichita.
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Wichita’s growth in gross domestic product
An interactive visualization of gross domestic product for metropolitan areas.