Tag: Wichita city government
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In Wichita, if you don’t like it, just don’t go there
As Wichita city officials prepare a campaign to raise the sales tax in Wichita, let’s recall some council members’ attitude towards citizens.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: For whose benefit are elections, school employment, wind power, unions, unemployment
The controversy over the timing of city and school board elections provides an insight into government. Then: Can a candidate for governor’s claims about Kansas school employment be believed? Wind power is expensive electricity, very expensive. A Wichita auto dealer pushes back against union protests. Finally, what is the real rate of unemployment in America?
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During Sunshine Week, here are a few things Wichita could do
The City of Wichita says it values open and transparent government, but the city could improve several areas of providing information and records to citizens.
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Wichita City Council to consider entrenching power of special interest groups
The Wichita City Council will consider a resolution in support of the status quo for city elections. Which is to say, the council will likely express its support for special interest groups whose goals are in conflict with the wellbeing of the public.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita’s city tourism fee, Special taxes for special people
The Wichita City Council will hold a meeting regarding an industry that wants to tax itself, but really is taxing its customers. Also, the city may be skirting the law in holding the meeting. Then: The Kansas Legislature is considering special tax treatment for a certain class of business firms. What is the harm in…
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita’s missing water, beyond politics and special interests
The people of Wichita have told officials that water is an important issue. What has the city done in this regard? Then, Wichita Mayor Brewer Carl says it’s time to put politics and special interests aside. Is our political leadership capable of this?
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Wichita seeks to add more tax to hotel bills
The city of Wichita wants hotel guests to make a “marketing investment” in Wichita by paying a “City Tourism Fee.”
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Regulation failure leads to tragedy in Wichita
The City of Wichita implements regulations regarding taxicab driver customer service, but not the regulations that passengers would find really important.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Government planning, taxes, and carbon
The City of Wichita held a workshop where the Community Investments Plan Steering Committee delivered a progress report to the city council. The document holds some facts that ought to make Wichitans think, and think hard. Then: What is the purpose of high tax rates on high income earners? Finally: Advances in producing oil and…
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Where’s Wichita’s water?
It appears that the plans the city made for a future water supply were not adequate, and the spending to implement the plan has been, largely, wasted.
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As landlord, Wichita has a few issues
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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In Wichita, citizens want more transparency in city government
In a videographed meeting that is part of a comprehensive planning process, Wichitans openly question the process, repeatedly asking for an end to cronyism and secrecy at city hall.