Ottawa crackdown cuts eyesores and weeds in 2006
City records show 2006 nuisances dropped with three houses and 63 garages cited. Four homes were abated by the city at a cost of over 19 thousand dollars as weeds and debris prompted 440 notices to residents, with 1,000 nuisances cited citywide.
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Ottawa Herald columnist riffs on local political and civic shifts
Gary Sillett riffs on Ottawa Kansas city hall turmoil with resignations, ORC shakeups, YMCA bids, and rising property taxes. He notes the city manager’s severance, CRC director turnover, tourism boss moves, and two costly ORC takeover pitches, urging vigilance and highlighting autonomy versus outside control.
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Lottery Wins Hidden In Kansas Gambling Bill
The Kansas Lottery, kept alive to avoid sunset shutdown by July 1, stands as the quiet winner. Revenue from the Lottery funds economic development and education, while casino expansion and racetrack gambling receive the spotlight. The bystander includes the state’s commerce and tech education players who benefit indirectly from the broader policy shift. Martin Hawver notes the shift preserves revenue and keeps development goals intact.
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