Tag: Wichita city government
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In Wichita, no difference between business and government?
Leaders in Wichita often liken government decision making to running a business, but there are important differences. That Wichita’s leaders in both government and business do not understand this is problematic.
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Forget the vampires. Let’s tackle the real monsters.
Public service announcements on Facebook and Wichita City Channel 7 urge Wichitans to take steps to stop “vampire” power waste. But before hectoring people to introduce inconvenience to their lives in order to save small amounts of electricity, the city should tackle the real monsters of its own creation.
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For Wichita, policies are made to be waived and ignored
The City of Wichita says it wants policies to be predictable and reliable, but finds it difficult to live up to that goal.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: The harm of cronyism, local and national
Does Wichita have a problem with cronyism? The mayor, city council, and bureaucrats say no, but you can decide for yourself. Then, from LearnLiberty.org, the harm of cronyism at the national level.
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Wichita city council schools citizens on civic involvement
Proceedings of a recent Wichita City Council meeting are instructive of the factors citizens should consider if they want to interact with the council and city government at a public hearing.
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Is there a problem in Wichita?
Does Wichita have a problem with cronyism? The mayor, city council, and bureaucrats say no, but you can decide for yourself.
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In Wichita, a public hearing with missing information
The Wichita City Council is holding a public hearing, but citizens don’t have information that would be useful if they’re interested in conducting oversight.
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In Wichita, the news is not always news the city thinks you should know
In February 2012 the City of Wichita held an election, but you wouldn’t have learned of the results if your only news source was the city’s website or television station.
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Would you rent space from this landlord?
Commercial retail space owned by the City of Wichita in a desirable downtown location was built to be rented. But most is vacant, and maintenance issues go unresolved.
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Wichita advances in the field of cost savings
With only two of the four sidewalk bench lights illuminating the sidewalk despite the cloudless midday sky, there is good news.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Tech advice for activism, then a lesson in economic development in Wichita
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: A few tips on using your computer and the internet. Then, how to be informed. Finally, a look at a recent episode of economic development in Wichita, and what we can we learn from that.
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Problems with the Wichita economy. Is it cronyism?
The Wichita economy has not performed well. Could cronyism be a contributing factor? Mayor Carl Brewer says it’s time to put politics and special interests aside. Is our political leadership capable of doing this?