Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor Tyrone Garner is calling on city leaders to join him in taking a critical look at Wyandotte County’s publicly owned utility — suggesting the local government should consider selling its nonprofit electric and water provider. Citing concerns over the cost of utility bills, the mayor says he’s heard from some Wyandotte County residents who think owning the Board of Public Utilities is “a burden” and “should be more of a benefit” than it is. “I think it’s time that we take a hard look at that,” the mayor told The Star by phone Friday, “to see what the options are that are out there.” Reasons for such an evaluation, the mayor said, align with his broader goal of finding ways to cut costs for Wyandotte County residents. The mayor plans to host a more detailed public presentation on the matter in City Hall next week, and is advocating for staff to study what selling the utility could look like.
Source: Kansas City Breaking News & Sports | The Kansas City Star
