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Commission split on protection from income discrimination for renters

info2024-10-25T09:37:08-05:00October 25th, 2024|

It remains unclear following Tuesday’s commission meeting if Manhattan residents will be protected from housing discrimination based on source of income. City commissioners discussed expanding the city’s non-discrimination ordinance to bar landlords, property owners and real estate brokers from refusing to rent to prospective tenants who want to pay with legal income other than job wages. If passed, the ordinance would allow tenants to be able to pay for housing using vouchers, disability payments, rent relief programs and other sources of income. Source: themercury.com

Three Caney city officials step down due to stress from job

info2024-10-24T14:56:56-05:00October 24th, 2024|

Three City of Caney officials stepped down from their positions at the city council meeting Monday night, saying their jobs were becoming too stressful. The now-former mayor Josh Elliott, city administrator Kelly Zellner, and part-time city treasurer Amber Dean were the three to resign. Source: KAKE

Group looking to prepare community members for office

info2024-10-24T12:03:25-05:00October 24th, 2024|

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 [...]

Explaining the marketing behind ‘Vote Yes for Beer Freedom’

info2024-10-24T12:02:01-05:00October 24th, 2024|

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 [...]

County approves revised NDS agreement with Garden City

info2024-10-24T11:59:13-05:00October 24th, 2024|

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 [...]

Wichita City Council discusses future of old water plant

info2024-10-23T09:38:39-05:00October 23rd, 2024|

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

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

info2024-10-23T09:37:47-05:00October 23rd, 2024|

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

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

info2024-10-23T09:27:34-05:00October 23rd, 2024|

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

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

info2024-10-23T09:25:07-05:00October 23rd, 2024|

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 [...]

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

info2024-10-23T09:23:37-05:00October 23rd, 2024|

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 [...]

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