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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 2001
Page
2
Ottawa city commissioners took a larger early role in shaping the fiscal 2002 budget after last year’s Vision plan disputes. The approach fostered better understanding and buy in, reduced politics and allowed thoughtful cuts to fund core needs like health insurance, salaries, and infrastructure.
Marvel Morgan of Ottawa urges county and city officials and the school board to unite to save the Fifth and Main school building. She argues the structure is a community asset with potential uses including a police department office space, meeting venues, Suzuki Strings programs, and reunions, and criticizes the rush to demolish before adjacent children lose school sites.
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald. All letters must be hand-signed and include the author's address and telephone number for publication.
Legislators and executives neglect the judiciary leading to budget cuts, reduced court hours, and hiring freezes. Civil and felony filings rose sharply from 1991 to 1999 while the judicial share of budget growth stayed small. Kansans must urge legislators to fund the judicial branch now to prevent courthouse closures.
The President and Congress take August off amid accusations of inaction and infighting. The piece mocks the lawmakers for gridlock, biased priorities, and costly perks, highlighting the Vice President’s 30 room mansion utilities and calls for fiscal transparency and reform.
Readers in Ottawa Cedar Fa KS are invited to share their views with The Ottawa Herald. Submit letters to the editor expressing opinions on community issues, events, or governance. Include name and city of residence for publication consideration.
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