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Group looking to prepare community members for office

For those who want to run for local office, there’s a new group setting up training to get them ready. The group, called Ready to Run, is made up of current and former elected officials, community leaders, as well as local governments. The goal: to create a knowledge base for those looking to run for public office. “We all know there are people who run for positions that have an agenda and a perception of something,” said Ron Lang, who is helping with the organization. “But there’s a learning curve.” To address that curve, an inaugural class of 10 members will attend eight half-day sessions, aimed at providing information about running for office, as well as how city, county, and school district governments work.
Source: Harvey County Now

Ranson Financial2024-10-24T12:03:25-05:00October 24, 2024|News|

Explaining the marketing behind ‘Vote Yes for Beer Freedom’

This week, we started distributing yard signs to remind people to vote yes to repeal the 30-percent food rule in Harvey County so we can get with the times like our neighboring counties. For those who are unaware, in Harvey County, if you have a liquor license, you are required to have 30 percent of your overall sales be from food. This rule can be difficult to accomplish for places like bowling alleys and golf courses, which really need to have liquor licenses to attract tournaments and be profitable but often times struggle to function as a restaurant. That’s mostly because their focus isn’t on trying to be a restaurant, even if they do, in fact, serve food.
Source: Harvey County Now

Ranson Financial2024-10-24T12:02:01-05:00October 24, 2024|News|

County approves revised NDS agreement with Garden City

The Finney County Commission approved a revised Neighborhood and Development Services Interlocal Agreement with the city of Garden City at the Commission’s regular meeting Monday. Kara Schartz, Finney County Counselor, said this agreement comes after a couple of years working on an updated NDS contract with Garden City. The effective date for the new agreement is Jan. 1, 2025, however there is a transition period, Schartz said. “Essentially, the new way of things going forward will start in July, but the contract itself and the effective date of the contract is Jan. 1, 2025,” she said. “For all purposes as far as when it starts and when any triggering dates for whatever termination or otherwise as far as that goes, the effective date is Jan. 1, 2025.”
Source: Garden City Telegram

Ranson Financial2024-10-24T11:59:13-05:00October 24, 2024|News|

Wichita City Council discusses future of old water plant

The new Wichita water facility is set to come online in 2026. On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council discussed the future of the existing water plant. The city’s proposal included demolishing the old plant, preserving it or using it for emergencies.
Source: KWCH

Ranson Financial2024-10-23T09:38:39-05:00October 23, 2024|News|

Wichita working to bring more than 100 short-term rentals into compliance

The City of Wichita is working to bring more than 100 short-term rentals into compliance, pointing out that nearly one in four are operating without a license. “We’ve sent out 130 notices of violations to short-term rental owners. If they don’t comply, they could receive a first-time violation of $500,” City of Wichita Communications Manager Megan Lovely explained.
Source: KWCH

Ranson Financial2024-10-23T09:37:47-05:00October 23, 2024|News|

Prairie Village bans short-term rentals like Airbnbs over owners’ objections

Short-term rental owners in Prairie Village need to switch gears following a newly adopted ban. After a tense and lengthy public comment session Monday night, the Prairie Village City Council voted 10-2 effectively ban short-term rentals inside the city, requiring all such properties have a minimum of a 30-day stay. Short-term rentals like AirBnbs and Vrbos.
Source: Johnson County Post

Ranson Financial2024-10-23T09:27:34-05:00October 23, 2024|News|

Overland Park’s new top cop wants to bring transparency and innovation to the job

In the wake of upheaval within the Overland Park Police Department, new Chief of Police Doreen Jokerst — the city’s first female top cop — wants to take on a “forward-thinking” approach to law enforcement as a “servant leader.” “I believe public service is a gift, that this badge should not be taken lightly, and it should be worn with integrity,” Chief Jokerst said in an interview with the Post. “It’s going to be about learning people and ensuring people have a seat at the table and those that may never have had a seat at the table, making sure that they’re invited.” Officer John Lacy, the department’s public information officer, said there has been excitement about Jokerst’s arrival. “The city, the residents and employees of Overland Park, we’re really happy that she’s here, and at the same time, we are looking for what changes she’s going to make for the better for the Overland Park Police Department,” he told the Post.
Source: Johnson County Post

Ranson Financial2024-10-23T09:25:07-05:00October 23, 2024|News|

Merriam OKs first-ever requests for flag displays at city hall

With the city of Merriam’s new flag display policy in place, two additional flags will be flown on city property next summer. The Merriam City Council last week unanimously voted to approve requests by a councilmember to fly the LGBTQ/Pride flag as well as the Juneteenth flag at the base of a flag pole display area in front of city hall, 9001 W. 62nd St. These flags will fly on four separate poles at the base of the three flag poles already at city hall. This comes a few months after the city council unanimously voted to adopt a new flag display policy, a move prompted by the city council’s decision to exclude “thin blue line” flags from the city’s Flags 4 Freedom event.
Source: Johnson County Post

Ranson Financial2024-10-23T09:23:37-05:00October 23, 2024|News|

Task force says Kansas schools should ban cellphones for all students

An advisory group created by Kansas education leaders is recommending that schools ban cellphones for students at every grade level. A majority of the 36-member Blue Ribbon Task Force on Student Screen Time voted to recommend that districts prohibit students from using cellphones for the entire school day, including during lunch and passing periods. They also voted to recommend that students store personal devices “in a secure location that is not accessible to them during the school day.” The group meets again this week and plans to make its final report with recommendations to the Kansas State Board of Education in November.
Source: KCUR News

Ranson Financial2024-10-23T09:22:31-05:00October 23, 2024|News|

Wichita gets look at how much water rates could increase

The cost of providing water and sewer services in Wichita has gone up more than expected. So, the Wichita City Council is being asked to pass some of the costs on to customers. The city has been using the same rate plan since December 2019. On Tuesday, Gary Janzen, director of Wichita Public Works and Utilities, told the council that the 2019 plan is no longer sustainable due to rising inflation and staffing costs. He recommends a 6.14% rate hike in 2025. For residential customers who don’t use much water, it would be an increase of $3.21 a month. Mid-level users would pay $4.79 more a month, and high-volume users would pay $9.59 more a month.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2024-10-23T09:20:01-05:00October 23, 2024|News|

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Group looking to prepare community members for office

Explaining the marketing behind ‘Vote Yes for Beer Freedom’

County approves revised NDS agreement with Garden City

Wichita City Council discusses future of old water plant

Wichita working to bring more than 100 short-term rentals into compliance

Prairie Village bans short-term rentals like Airbnbs over owners’ objections

Overland Park’s new top cop wants to bring transparency and innovation to the job

Merriam OKs first-ever requests for flag displays at city hall

Task force says Kansas schools should ban cellphones for all students

Wichita gets look at how much water rates could increase

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