A look at some of the large economic development programs in Wichita and Kansas.
Posts tagged as “Community Improvement Districts”
An important detail regarding Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita is unsettled, and Wichitans have reason to be wary.
In Community Improvement Districts (CID), merchants charge additional sales tax for the benefit of the property owners, instead of the general public. Wichita may have an additional three, contributing to the problem of CID sprawl.
The city has finalized a proposal for a development near Naftzger Park. It includes a few new and creative provisions.
The Wichita City Council approves economic development incentives, but citizens should not be proud of the discussion and deliberation.
A proposal for a community improvement district in downtown Wichita includes a public hearing, but much information the public needs is missing.
Explaining common economic development programs in Kansas.
Do our governmental agencies really want to share data and documents with us? Community Improvement Districts and homeowners compared. And, the last episode of “Love Gov” from the Independent Institute.
Wichita homeowners must pay for demolition of their deteriorating homes, but the owners of a long-festering and highly visible commercial property get to use tax funds for their demolition expense.
Shoppers in west Wichita should prepare to pay higher taxes, if the city approves a Community Improvement District at Kellogg and West Streets.
A proposed special tax district in Wichita holds the potential to harm consumers, the city's reputation, and the business prospects of competitors. Besides, we shouldn't let private parties use a government function for their exclusive benefit.
In Kansas Community Improvement Districts, merchants charge additional sales tax for the benefit of the property owners, instead of the general public.
The City of Wichita wishes to preserve the many economic development incentives it has at its disposal.
What does it say about Wichita's economic development strategy that if you fully inform citizens and visitors, it renders a tool useless?
The city of Wichita wants hotel guests to make a "marketing investment" in Wichita by paying a "City Tourism Fee."
Wichita's legislative agenda contains many items contrary to economic freedom, capitalism, limited government, and individual liberty. Yet, Wichitans pay taxes to have this agenda promoted.
Wichita's legislative agenda contains many items contrary to economic freedom, capitalism, limited government, and individual liberty. Yet, Wichitans pay taxes to have this agenda promoted.
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV, host Bob Weeks asks if shoppers have ever paid extra sales tax in Wichita's Community Improvement Districts, and describes efforts by the city to avoid disclosure of this tax. Then, are there similarities between Wichita and Detroit? Finally, a Sedgwick County Commissioner is worried about agriculture being driven out of the county, but Bob thinks he doesn't need to worry. Episode 8, broadcast August 11, 2013.
Two weeks after the City of Wichita learned that two prominent downtown hotels are not in compliance with city policy regarding signage, the hotels are still in violation.
Not all merchants located in Wichita's Community Improvement District program are displaying the required signage.