After a fourth lengthy debate, a proposal for a care home for foster children near Haysville has been finally rejected by the Sedgwick County Commission.

Although Wednesday’s debate lasted more than two hours, the outcome was never really in doubt. The vote was exactly the same as the first time it came before the commission in July.

Two commissioners, Lacey Cruse and Jim Howell, favored allowing the youth care facility. Three — David Dennis, Michael O’Donnell and Pete Meitzner — were against it.

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