Sublette to restart planning after public concerns
Sublette City Clerk Jeannie Trigg says the commission will begin anew with a comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance. Residents Tom Fields and Chester Mayhew questioned legality, citing Kansas law K.S.A. 12-747, while Mayor and council discuss extending staff support and outside review to ensure a proper process.
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Jeannie Trigg
Sandy Jacquot
League of Kansas Municipalities
Sublette
Tom Fields
Planning Commission
K.S.A
McMullen
Mike Crum
Chris Hammer
Janie Welsh
Suzan Kimball
Jill Kelman
Lawrence Heerman
Chester Mayhew
Gregory Swanson
Mayhew
Haskell County Monitor-Chief
Kansas
Swanson
Messerly
County officials oppose local fraternal group smoking ban
County officials criticize a city measure that bans smoking at a private American Legion facility, warning it could force three fraternal groups from business. Terria Judge notes a $1,200 revenue drop in the first week and ongoing losses as customers quit, risking a summer shutdown if trends don’t improve. The Concerned Citizens group pushed for an early stance, while Commissioner Mayo favored a public vote on the issue.
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Scott
Terria
American Legion
the Legion
Judge
Legion
Jordan
Conestoga granted full 60 percent tax abatement
Finney County commissioners approved a full 60 percent abatement for Conestoga amid talk of a new ethanol plant in the area. Officials debated the impact of the 2006 machine and equipment tax exemption and the unknown revenue that will be forgone. Supporters cited attracting business to Finney County and rival incentives in a competitive environment.
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Cial
Olson
Kansas
Halbur
Conestoga
Scoular Co
Finney County
Harp
Panel to study Finney County Garden City shelter options
A seven member committee will explore future options for the Finney County Garden City Animal Shelter including whether to build a new facility. The panel will include representatives from the county and city commissions, two Humane Society members, shelter staff and police and sheriff departments.
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Finney County
Garden City
Roman Halbur
Finney County Commission
Garden City Commission
Garden City Police Department
Finney County Sheriff's Department
Finney County Humane Society
Nancy Garhart
The
Humane Society
Tyson employees to vote on union at Finney County plant
Tyson workers at the Finney County plant will vote in March after eligibility lists are prepared to ensure a fair election. Voters must be production and maintenance staff employed on or before Jan 27. If unionized, bargaining negotiations begin. observers may file objections within a week. Previous 2000 Holcomb attempt failed with 78 percent voting against. Tyson spokesman Gary Mickelson says Team Members decide and outside intervention is unnecessary.
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Hubbel
Holcomb
Tyson
Gary Mickelson
Mickelson
Finney County
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Mark Morrell
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Pete Olson
Deerfield
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