Garden City Should Approve 0.5% Sales Tax for Ten Years
Mayor Jeff Whitham urges reauthorizing a half percent city sales tax for ten years to curb real property taxes and fund streets. He notes Garden City’s property tax mill levy of 33.9 ranks low among 11 Kansas cities while the 7.05 percent sales tax falls midrange. The measure would raise about $2.05 million, with two thirds to the general fund and about $675,000 currently used this way. Street maintenance would receive one third of the new revenue, funding capital projects listed through 2010, including resurfacing Kansas Avenue for 400,000 and widening lanes for 747,000.
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Loyd Faces Crist In Primary Over School Finance Reform
Our View endorses Ward Loyd in the 123rd District Republican primary, citing his tax-raiser plan and return to Topeka to fix school funding. Crist, USD 457 board president, backs consolidation and budget cuts, while Loyd argues for targeted tax increases and revenue options.
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Attn Editor Contact Info for The Pulse Reader Forum
The Telegram invites reader feedback and lists the editor on PRs with Attn Course or Attn Editor. Readers may address letters to Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 for submission.
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First Amendment Speech and Press Free Exercise Clause
The text asserts Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting free exercise, nor abridge the freedom of speech or of the press. It protects the right of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the Government for redress of grievances.
Ballot Question On Tax Levy For City Services And Roads
Voters consider a proposed half percent local tax to start October 1, 2005 and end September 30, 2015. Revenue would stabilize the ad valorem property tax levy and fund transportation improvements under K.S.A. 12-187 et seq. as amended.
Letter urges yes vote on city sales tax levy continuation
E D Davy Crockett of Garden City urges voters to support continuing the 0.5 percent sales tax to fund street construction and maintenance. He cites his 17 years as Kansas DOT district engineer overseeing 1550 miles of highways in southwest Kansas and warns that delaying funding raises future costs. He favors maintaining current tax and prioritizing street needs with the revenue.
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Davy” Crockett Garden City
Loyd Farewell Endorsement for Kansas House Seat
In the 123rd District of Kansas, Ward Loyd is praised as a skilled legislator who studies issues, binds with constituents, and advises peers. He maintains strong district contact and is described as a strong voice for western Kansas ahead of the August 3 ballot.
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Ward Loyd for state representative urged by Gerry Schultz
Gerry Schultz urges Kansas voters to support Ward Loyd in the 123rd District on August 3. He critiques Wichita Republicans and a Topeka judge over party governance and calls for open and closed primary participation to boost Loyd’s bid.
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Garden City
Crist Seeks Higher Counsel In Ward Loyd Debate
A reader endorses Jeff Crist over Ward Loyd in Topeka addressing tough times with a call for higher wisdom. The letter notes Loyd’s experience but favors Crist for willingness to seek God’s guidance and votes for Crist. LES BROWN.
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Mr. Loyd
Topeka
Mr. Crist
Jeff Crist
Jeff
Les Brown
Garden City
Ward Loyd praised as responsive to constituents in Topeka
An advocate voices support for Ward Loyd highlighting his accessibility via letters emails and calls during sessions though the writer cannot vote for him in their district. The letter urges voting for a 1/2 cent sales tax extension while noting a claimed 48 percent property tax rise is erroneous and that only city property is taxed.
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Ward Loyd
Topeka
Ward
Positive growth theme urges support for Ward Loyd
Cecil O Brate argues that Loyd offers positive growth through experience and leadership as state representative. He urges constituents to vote August 3, noting Loyd’s accessibility and alignment with local needs to guide constructive change in the Kansas Legislature.
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Ward
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House of Representatives
Cecil O’brate
Garden City
Brownback supporter defends senator on stem cell policy
Carolyn Simms writes in defense of Senator Sam Brownback, praising his stance on adult stem cell research and traditional family values while accusing critics of ignorance. She notes Brownback chaired hearings on stem cell therapy and opposes embryonic stem cell work, urging support in the upcoming primary.
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Loyd Vote for Ward Loyd for Western Kansas
Lydia Gonzales urges voters to support Loyd Vote for Ward Loyd, citing his experience and commitment to western Kansas and immigrant education issues. Dee Schoenberger endorses Sam Brownback, praising his leadership and urging a vote in the August 3 primary.
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Kansas
Lydia Gonzales
Garden City
Vote Loyd for State Representative Aug 3
Vonda Finley-Clanton urges readers to vote for Ward Loyd on August 3 claiming he is committed, honorable, intelligent, and dedicated and asking constituents to reelect him as state representative.
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