Comments on: Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer Saves Us From Covered Wagons

By: Delfin J Beltran MD

Delfin J Beltran MD — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:23:43 +0000

It was in time past, between covered wagons jet engines that voters looked to politicians for leadership. Todays elected executive administrators have become nothing more than budget busters and citizen critics while offering nothing but self glorification and another deal for re-election.

By: BethK

BethK — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:43:05 +0000

The comments from Mayor Brewer are from a poorly educated and arrogant elected official. Bob, thank you for your efforts in shining a light on the corruption and mindless spending by City officials. When Mayor Brewer was elected in 2007 unemployment was under 4% and now is at almost 9% so all of the millions of dollars that he has committed to stimulate the city and employment has not worked.

By: Kansas governor releases economic development plan

Kansas governor releases economic development plan — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:30:04 +0000

[...] the meeting, Mayor Carl Brewer offered a defense of the city’s economic development policy (click here for video), saying [...]

By: David Burk, Wichita developer, overreaches

David Burk, Wichita developer, overreaches — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:58:48 +0000

[...] City Manager Robert Layton, Wichita economic development chief Allen Bell, and most importantly Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and various city council members — now have to decide if they want to continue in their [...]

By: Mark Gietzen should be compensated by Wichita

Mark Gietzen should be compensated by Wichita — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:59:58 +0000

[...] the November 3 meeting, Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer, with support from several council members, asked Wichita city manager Bob Layton to look into this [...]

By: Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer’s Reformulated TIF Plan Still a Bad Idea

Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer’s Reformulated TIF Plan Still a Bad Idea — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:57:02 +0000

[...] are people in Wichita who don’t share my view of free people trading freely in free markets. Mayor Carl Brewer and several city council members — Sharon Fearey and Lavonta Williams being most prominent [...]

By: Wichita’s Naysayers Shortchanged in Council’s Record

Wichita’s Naysayers Shortchanged in Council’s Record — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:27:16 +0000

[...] Even more curious, after we three testified, Mayor Carl Brewer delivered his “covered wagon” speech. You can read my transcription of it in Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer, August 12, 2008, and some commentary in Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer Saves Us From Covered Wagons. [...]

By: seanmahair

seanmahair — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:29:44 +0000

I’m not exactly sure why this should come as a surprize to anyone. Wichita cares for the “Next new thing”. It doesn’t care about history, not it’s on nor the cities

By: Chuck Kriel

Chuck Kriel — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:58:46 +0000

Hi, Bob -

Excellent article, as usual. I think that to say that the attitude is “taking hold” may be a bit optimistic. It seems to have taken hold long ago. Before his death, Willard Garvey repeatedly observed in my hearing that “Kansas is a hotbed of Socialism.”

I wish you luck in your efforts to inject a little reason into the public debate.

Thanks -
- Chuck

By: matt eck

matt eck — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:04:04 +0000

Thanks for all you do to try and take gov. out of our lives. Just last week I got a certified letter from the city saying i would be fined for having my Pickup truck parked in My parking lot of old office that is vacant. I told my grand-son he could have the money from the sale for his 529 Education fund. My old office has been vacant for over 3 years and this was the only vehicle on a lot that would hold 30 cars. Under the threat of a fine and towing, I removed it. Just another example of “Wichita at work! Bob, keep up the good work. I know it is a thankless job but you can be assured, I appreciate the work you do. If we can elect more people like Carl Peterjohn, maybe we can change things. Again, Thanks, Matt