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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 2001
Page
4
The Telegram marks its 1906 establishment with editors and publishers credited. Delaney is listed as Managing Editor and Draper associated with the publication, with references to gctelegram.com.
Voters face 13 school board and seven city commission candidates in the primary for four and three seats respectively. Top eight and top six advance to the April 3 general vote. The piece urges civic duty and active electorate participation beyond the ballot.
A reader argues against city and landlord practices that shift utility debt to owners when tenants skip out. They question legality, fear rising rents, and propose strict move in rules like requiring last month’s rent. They compare to telephone hookups and urge civil court handling.
Readers weigh in on whether landlords should cover renters unpaid city utilities with mixed views. The poll shows 37 yes 149 no 1 unsure while letters from Garden City complain deposits are already high and debaters suggest broader debtor liability and local budgeting issues.
A flood of endorsements from residents urges Garden City voters to back candidates Jeffrey Whitham Karen Livingston Peggy Niedens and Reynaldo Mesa for city commissioner and council seats. The letters praise leadership experience moral values and commitment to education housing health and fiscal responsibility in the faced local issues.
Hilda Mesa and Shelly Roberts express support for Reynaldo Mesa and the Perkins family in Garden City. They highlight community involvement, willingness to listen, fairness, and open mindedness at city commission meetings, urging votes for Reynaldo Mesa for city commission.
Jaime Ibarra urges voting for Perkins, praising the Perkinses for caring and competent service to the community. Charles Skilling warns about a dangerous turnoff on Kansas Avenue near the U S 50 83 Bypass and requests improved lighting and markings to prevent potential accidents. Garden City Christian School thanks sponsors and volunteers for the fourth annual soap support fundraiser organized by the Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Karen Livingston promotes herself as a capable candidate for the city commission. She notes months of meeting attendance to learn current issues and claims to have completed extensive research and consulted others to stay properly informed before deciding.
Supporter urges voting for Livingston in Garden City city commissioner race. Claims she will solicit public input, address questions, and make budget aware decisions. Highlights experience in budgeting through her own business and commitment to accessibility, tax and mill levy balance, and listening to major concerns. Cast your vote.
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