Voters weigh bond costs for Garfield Elementary expansion
Experts discuss how a bond plan to fund Garfield Elementary expansion into a centralized early childhood center may affect homeowners and businesses. Estimated annual costs for a $100,000 home, a $250,000 business, and 160 acres of dry land are cited, with local skepticism and political science commentary on economic fears and voter psychology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Garden City
Julie Rupp
Joseph Aistrup
Kansas State University
William Hoston
Wichita State University
Heston
Marlowe
Stuart Nelson
Gibson, Mancini, Carmichael & Nelson
Rick Atha
Garden City district weighs school building plan changes
The district proposes converting Garden City High School into a middle school and repurposing J D Adams Hall Abe Hubert Middle School and Garfield Elementary, aiming to reduce class size and improve safety by limiting exits. Forums in late October will present bond details for a $97.5 million plan, with community surveys influencing the decision on replacing the high school or adding a second campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
J.D. Adams
GCHS
Abe Hubert
Garfield
James Mireles
USD 457
Atha
DeSieghardt Strategic Communications
Salina
Shonda Collins
Speaker's Bureau
Don E. Lifto
David Jerome Faltus
Texas A&m University
Texas
Holcomb debates sales tax to curb mill levy impact
Holcomb leaders discuss a city retailers tax of half a percent aimed at stabilizing or lowering the mill levy. Supporters say revenue funds general city projects and a reserve for future needs, while critics urge clear use and caution for small businesses. Voters face the measure on Nov. 4 with wording outlining its purpose and start date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holcomb
Newman
Holecomb
Ron Leonard
Ron
N. Jones Ave
Leonard
Cox
Kansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wichita
Kwch-Tv
Justin Marlowe
University of Kansas
Aistrup
Ron's Market
Quintin Perry
Chef Q
Perry
Greg Cox
Porter
E. Walnut
L&l Floor Covering Inc
Lymes
L & L Floor Covering Inc
N. Main
Llfloorcovering.com
Celeco A
Oialares
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!