Community college board race focuses on funding in USD 457 and GCCC
Four candidates target USD 457 and Garden City Community College seats amid concerns about state funding and tuition. Incumbents like Jean Clifford and Mary Ann Bennett seek re election as they push for affordable education and safer campuses, while challengers Espino and Bors stress improved resources and teacher recruitment. At GCCC, supporters cite President Snender and strong statewide college collaboration, arguing for continued governance to expand certifications and workforce training.
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Douglass
Herbert Snender
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Clifford
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Bors
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USC
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Matthew Jones
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Escareno to lead Finney County United Way in March
Escareno will become the Finney County United Way executive director on March 11, replacing Consuelo Sandoval who will depart in March after 21 years with the organization. She previously directed CASA for seven years and has 19 years as a CASA volunteer, with deep roots in local child welfare and school services.
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CASA
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Harp
USD 457
Phil Escareno
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Sandoval
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Garden City selects five candidates for three city commission seats
Five hopefuls filed to fill three Garden City commission seats. Dale, a former Garden City Police Department employee and 21 year Kansas fire investigator, aims to help the city grow. Doll, wife of former commissioner and state representative John Doll, brings local commission experience and jewelry business ties. Starr, 71, retired industrial arts teacher, seeks input from residents and emphasizes group decision making. Unruh, an insurance agent, expressed enthusiasm for the chance to serve the community.
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Garden City
State of
Kansas
Doll
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Wth
Janet Doll
Starr
Holcomb
Ingalls
Finney County Commission
City Commission
Unruh
Insurance Agency
Wheatland official raises concerns over private lines
Commissioner Larry Jones voices worry about private electric lines built on private land and roping in landowners’ rights. Shelley proposes private utilities be subject to Kansas Corporation Commission rules, while noting ECC oversight is only a first step. He seeks awareness, not county action, and Mayo asks a one page summary for KLPG to consider legislative action.
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Wheatland
Larry Jones
Shelley
Kansas Corporation Commission
KCC
ECC
Cliff Mayo
Mayo
Kansas Legislative Policy Group
KLPG
Kansas
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