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Property valuations are up. Here’s what the county says
As property valuation notices are mailed out this week, not everyone is happy with what they are seeing. Most home valuations in Sedgwick County are up this year, and homeowners are worried about how it could affect the bottom line…
Sedgwick Co. election commissioner looking to change how special elections are held
Sedgwick County's election commissioner testified in Topeka on Monday about a bill that limits special elections. Laura Rainwater supports the bill that restricts special elections to one day in March, as well as during the primary and general elections. Sedgwick…
Olathe wants to revamp this downtown corner and will use special sales tax to help pay for it
As part of Olathe’s efforts to reimagine its downtown, the city has taken the first step toward setting up a special sales tax district that will aid in the redevelopment of a prominent collection of downtown storefronts. The special 2%…
Ordinance Explained: Zoning Addition in Clay Center
Last summer, a zoning ordinance was put into effect in Clay Center. It was adopted after the Planning Commission recommended a revision to the city’s Zoning Ordinance. With No. 2467, a special permit is needed to open certain types of…
E-scooters are returning to the Little Apple
The City of Manhattan will be reintroducing e-scooters to the Little Apple after the last scooter service was shut down. Assistant City Manager Jared Wasinger said the Manhattan City Commission approved an agreement with Veo Ride back in January following…
Civic leader, businessman, philanthropist Dale Davis passes away
Dale Davis is being remembered as a person with a huge impact on Emporia following his death this past weekend. Noting his time on the Emporia City Commission, Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas and Emporia Enterprises, Chamber of…
New plan for keeping city, county spending in check advances
A new plan for encouraging cities and counties to hold down spending while giving taxpayers a new weapon to challenge bloated budgets moved to the full House on Wednesday. The bill would essentially recreate a fund that once was intended…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 5, 2025
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Attorney General Opinion 2025-6: Golf Carts on Sidewalks
Synopsis: K.S.A. 8-1575 prohibits a person from driving a golf cart on a sidewalk. Whether a particular pathway constitutes a “sidewalk” depends on the facts. A city may not exempt itself from this statute by enacting a charter ordinance. Source:…
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