Opponents turn out for airport hearing in Lansing
A Wednesday night public hearing on Leavenworth County airport environmental assessment drew opposition. Residents like Buck Keister questioned the study’s accuracy, predicting far fewer aircraft, while others warned about tax money and rural disruption. The FAA process continues toward a detailed plan and cost estimates.
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Lansing
Leavenworth County
Federal Aviation Administration
Buck Keister
Jarbalo
Keister
Caroline Vogel
Baselor
Gary
Vogel
Leavenworth
FAA
Mark Pentz
Tonganoxie
Basehor
Eudora Residents Favor City Services, Favor High School
A survey of 1,600 Eudora postal customers drew 334 responses showing strong approval for electricity, police and fire protection, library, parks, health, and senior services. Water quality and youth programs scored lower. views on retail variety and day care were largely poor. A majority opposed a new elementary school but supported a new high school with bond funding. results to be compiled for the July planning meeting.
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Eudora
Eudora Planning Commission
Eric Strauss
Kansas University
Attorney General Declines Opinion On School Finance Plan
TOPEKA AP Atty. Gen. Bob Stephan will not issue a legal opinion on the constitutionality of the 1992 school finance plan, citing a policy against opinions on matters awaiting litigation. Hatched challenges loom as Hugoton and Blue Valley boards authorize trials to contest the plan and seek a state financed education system.
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Topeka
Bob Stephan
Stephan
Gary Blumenthal
D-Merriam
Boards of Education
Hugoton
Stevens County
Blue Valley
Johnson County
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