Tag: Wichita city council
-
Downtown Wichita: What happened?
An update on a few public policy issues related to downtown Wichita.
-
Wichita water supply good through 2050, they said
A document created in March 2013 — at the time the city warned that its major water source might soon go dry — touts an expensive investment that is part of a “plan to ensure that Wichita has the water it needs through the year 2050 and beyond.”
-
Southeast High School decision a test of beliefs
One aspect of the decision whether Wichita High School Southeast should be moved or renovated in place is this: What about the environment?
-
For our own good: No rain, please
There are those who are so sure of the righteousness of their prescriptions for others’ behavior, they will torment themselves when good things happen.
-
USA vs. You: The problem of overcriminalization
Overcriminalization is a threat to the liberty of Americans. A new booklet from Heritage Foundation explains.
-
Visioneering asks for money. Let’s ask these questions.
When Visioneering Wichita asks the Sedgwick County Commission for funds this week, commissioners may want to ask a few questions about how well the Wichita-area economy has performed, compared to the peers that Visioneering has selected
-
How did Wichita water situation develop?
It’s vitally important that Wichita develop a plan for an abundant water supply. At the same time, we ought to be asking, as does Johnny Stevens, how this problem developed.
-
Wichita and peer GDP growth
Compared to its peers, the government sector in Wichita is growing fairly quickly, but the private sector is growing slowly
-
Wichitans taxed into a lower standard of living
To the extent that rebates fund the replacement of fully-functional toilets, civilization takes a step backwards, thanks to the Wichita City Council.
-
Wichita personal income growth benchmark
Visioneering Wichita uses per capita income growth as a benchmark of economic progress.
-
Wichita begins rebates and regulation
Instead of relying on market forces, Wichita imposes a new tax and prepares a new regulatory regime.
-
Wichita water, a few thoughts
As Wichita grapples with water issues, it’s important that the city realize that abundance is better than austerity and punishment.