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Utility solution far more complex than lowering rates
tility rates are artificially inflated to pay for more than the cost of utility services. That’s the truth that the city has openly acknowledged. And on the surface, the practice isn’t wrong, if the city is up front about it.…
Lawrence City Commission denies couple an Airbnb permit, citing incompatibility with neighborhood
City leaders have denied an Overland Park couple a permit to use a house in Lawrence as an Airbnb short-term rental property, citing a protest petition from neighbors and other factors. The Lawrence City Commission voted 4-1, with Commissioner Matthew…
911 bill at statehouse could cost county
A handwritten bill proposed last week by a Wichita state representative could end up costing the county $11,000 in its 911 fund. “We’re going to take a hit, a very significant hit,” Communications Director Don Gruver told the Harvey County…
Public meeting scheduled to discuss Garden City’s upcoming U.S. 50/83/400 bypass
The Kansas Department of Transportation will host a public meeting regarding the upcoming U.S. 50/83/400 bypass project in Garden City which is expected to begin on March 18. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12 from 5 –…
Reno County Commission eyes disallowing public comment when considering planning recommendations
The Reno County Commission spent nearly an hour Tuesday discussing how it would approach receiving recommendations on NextEra Energy’s application for a permit for the Pretty Prairie Wind Farm. A majority of the commission indicated support for taking no further…
Starting a Youth Council
Youth councils or youth advisory boards can provide an effective way to engage youth in city government. Youth councils provide a conduit for youth voice to city leadership, help promote civic engagement and community service, and foster an understanding of…
Wichita could have disclosed development deal with baseball team sooner, mayor says
Wichita city officials could have told the public sooner about a side deal to help bring a Minor League Baseball team to town, Mayor Jeff Longwell said Thursday. Earlier in the week he said he couldn’t because of league rules.…
Public invited to meet Gardner administrator finalists
Public can meet Gardner administrator finalists Gardner’s search for a new city administrator has reached a milestone now that the list of applicants has been winnowed to three finalists. Community members are invited to meet the candidates from 5 to…
Commission discusses goals during day-long retreat
On Wednesday, the Garden City Commission spent the day in their annual goal-setting retreat at the Finnup Center, discussing a myriad of issues and progress on previous goals with an eye toward fining tuning the whole thing into what will…
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