Tag: Cronyism
Say no to special tax treatment, again and again
In Kansas, a company seeks to avoid paying property and sales taxes, again.
Claycomb connection to real estate developer criticized
A Wichita developer makes generous campaign contributions to a city council candidate, raising questions about both parties.
Swamp refilling itself
Although there has been progress, cronyism and the swamp may be renewed in Washington.
The Making of the Wichita Mayor 2019
There are eight major lessons for Wichita voters when they cast their ballots on or before November 5, 2019, concerning the revelations of favoritism involving the mayor, apparently a majority of the city council, and a number of Wichita businesses and businessmen concerning a proposed massive city water plant contract that is close to half…
Contribute to a campaign, get (nearly) free rent
Citizens may not have noticed that a campaign contributor to Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell received a large benefit from the city this week.
For Wichita, another agenda surprise
Wichita city hall again places a controversial matter on the consent agenda, where it might pass without notice.
Taxpayers will miss Richard Ranzau
When a county commissioner’s questions produce a reversal of the county manager’s spending plans, you know we have good representation.
From Pachyderm: Robert L. Bradley, Jr.
From the Wichita Pachyderm Club: Robert L. Bradley, Jr. speaking on the topic “The Contra-Capitalist Corporation (In Search of Heroic Capitalism).”
More TIF spending in Wichita
The Wichita City Council will consider approval of a redevelopment plan in a tax increment financing (TIF) district.
