Wharton runs again for Garden City Commission seat
Wharton, an 87 year old candidate facing a May primary, defends his long service and opposition to The Home Depot tax incentives while highlighting understaffed police and budget strains. He cites decisions from his four years on the commission, his health, and his commitment to Garden City as he campaigns against seven other hopefuls for three seats in April.
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Gary Fuller
ARC Real Estate
Juana “Janie” Perkins
Kraig Ransonette
TNT Construction
TNT Management
Harold Starr
Powell seeks Security Council support on Iraq disarmament
Secretary of State Colin Powell pressed four UN Security Council foreign ministers for backing a new resolution on disarming Iraq. He discussed with Greece Mexico Chile and Bulgaria the aim to declare Iraq noncompliant and consider other actions. White House aides said Bush will urge council leaders to meet UN mandates as Bolton travels to Moscow and Burns to New York to brief council members on related talks.
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Commission to study energy costs and airport lease
Garden City commissioners will discuss how to bill customers for an anticipated energy cost-adjustment charge from a new power supplier. If charged in May, the typical residential bill could rise by about $20, or about 50 percent for a 500 kwh user. Spreading the cost over several months could keep adds near $2.50 monthly. Also on the agenda is a potential lease between Garden City and Flower Aviation at Garden City Regional Airport. Mayor Tim Cruz questions Flower’s plan to offer fueling while Central Plains Aviation maintains full FBO services. Other business includes revisiting a $2 weekday member fee at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course proposed by the Golf Advisory Board.
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Finney County City Commission Primary Election Details
Primary election Tuesday features six candidates for three city seats. Top two receive four-year terms, third place gets two years. Registration deadline 5 p.m. March 17. residents 18+ by April 1 eligible. Register at the county clerk's office. Profiles available January 14 onward on www.gctelegram.com.
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