Henry Schmidt2023-04-02T21:15:35-05:00April 2nd, 2023|
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, Beth Warren or Henry Schmidt.
info2023-04-01T10:48:16-05:00April 1st, 2023|
With the goal of preserving the city’s neighborhoods, city leaders will soon discuss increasing or eliminating the cap on the number of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals allowed in nonresidential areas. The Lawrence City Commission will discuss the possible changes as part of its meeting Tuesday. Currently, the city caps the number of short-term rentals that one person or ownership group can operate at three regardless of the location. The limit applies to all properties that are rented by the night, typically on online platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo. Mayor Lisa Larsen requested that the city revisit the regulations late [...]
info2023-03-31T11:54:01-05:00March 31st, 2023|
Chamber of Commerce President and Director of Economic Development Blake Benson and Pittsburg State University Executive Director of Operations, Business Development, and Economic Engagement Darrell Pulliam presented the quarterly Economic Development Report to the Pittsburg City Commission on Tuesday evening. Benson highlighted the area’s unemployment rate of 3.3 percent for the month of February, 2023. While higher than last February’s rate of 2.8 percent, which was an all-time low, Benson said the current rate is generally regarded as full employment. “It seems like it’s becoming a little bit easier for our employers to find the kind of employees they need,” Benson [...]
info2023-03-31T11:08:29-05:00March 31st, 2023|
For new Derby city attorney Jacqueline Kelly, her fascination with the law began at a young age. Kelly admitted watching “The Cosby Show” growing up and seeing Claire Huxtable succeed as an attorney and mom was an inspiration, while her own personal experiences also helped shape her career path. “As a kid, because I was adopted and I went through a legal process, I admired that process,” Kelly said. “I like the structure that law provides to relationships and solving problems. It’s kind of a good north compass.” Beginning March 20, Kelly officially took over the reins in Derby for former [...]
info2023-03-31T11:01:42-05:00March 31st, 2023|
The Lyon County Commission discussed longevity pay increases for full-time, hourly county employees at its meeting Thursday morning. Director of Human Resources Janice Huffman presented commissioners with the idea of the increase as part of three first-quarter employee task force policies. Huffman said the longevity pay increase is currently 29 cents every five years and has been set at that figure for many years. Huffman proposed a new rate of 40 cents for five years, 60 cents for 10 years, 80 cents for 15 years and so on. Commissioners said they were in favor of the increase but would like to [...]
info2023-03-31T11:00:21-05:00March 31st, 2023|
Lenexa’s new disc golf courses at Black Hoof Park are officially open for play ahead of a full-slate of community activities planned for Saturday. The courses have been nearly 20 years in the making, city parks and recreation director Logan Wagler said. Plans for a course were first called for in the 2004 parks master plan. Source: Prairie Village Post
info2023-03-31T10:53:53-05:00March 31st, 2023|
How can Lawrence neighborhoods accommodate more homes and businesses and also maintain the characteristics that make people want to live there? That’s the question that those working to update Lawrence’s land development code — which determines where and how the city grows — will soon be asking neighborhood groups and residents. As part of its meeting Thursday, the Land Development Code Update Steering Committee and city-hired consultants with Clarion Associates went over a draft of a survey that aims to get at that and other questions. The draft survey can be filled out by neighborhood associations, other community groups, or individuals [...]
info2023-03-31T10:52:25-05:00March 31st, 2023|
Soon Hutchinson residents might be able to go from owning three chickens to raising eight. However, the amount of roosters allowed in the backyard garden will not change − it will remain at zero. On Wednesday, the Hutchinson Planning Commission approved sending their recommendations on the amount of chickens a household may own to the Hutchinson City Council. The recommendations will go before the council for approval on May 16. “A maximum of eight chickens, as we discussed in our last discussion, may be kept in the side or rear yard,” said David Inskeep, a commission member. When the property is [...]
info2023-03-31T10:51:29-05:00March 31st, 2023|
Johnson County Emergency Communications Center has been recognized as an Accredited Center of Excellence for emergency medical dispatching by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. The accreditation is the highest distinction given to emergency communication centers, certifying that the center is performing at or above the established industry standards. Centers that earn this status are examples of dispatch done right, and have demonstrated strong local oversight, rigorous quality processes and a commitment to data-driven improvement. The Johnson County center initially achieved this accreditation in 2020. This is its first re-accreditation. The center serves an area of approximately 1,070 square miles in [...]
Henry Schmidt2023-03-31T06:27:25-05:00March 31st, 2023|
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, Beth Warren or Henry Schmidt.
