Ottawa residents wary of Hart reentry amid media scrutiny
Ottawa residents express mixed views on Gary Hart re entering the Democratic nomination race. Some condemn media coverage and quote refusals, while others note Hart’s local ties and potential. Univ ersity officials and locals speculate on his chances and media impact as national attention lingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Yeamans
Herald
M Uch
Ottawa
Gary Hart
Democratic Party
Ottawa Herald
Hart
Marjorie Alexander
Wall Street Journal
Hayden would back probe of corporate campaign donations
Gov Mike Hayden said he would support a PDC investigation into corporate donations to his campaign. He expressed confidence in legality of three corporations named by Harris News Service but urged the Public Disclosure Commission to examine each donation and issue rulings. Hayden pledged cooperation and adherence to any commission guidance. The PDC normally does not disclose ongoing investigations.
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Dale Goter
Harris
Topeka
Mike Hayden
Hayden
Kanu Public Radio
Lawrence
Harris News Service
Kansas Public Disclosure Commission
Public Disclosure Commission
HNS
Commission
Kansas
PDC
Dennis Prater
Prater
Commission In A Giving Mood At City Hall
Wiiter City commissioners approved funding for employee retirement contributions to invite younger staff into the plan. The city would pay 260 dollars annually for supervisors and department heads and 156 dollars for other full time workers, potentially totaling 25 to 30 thousand dollars if full participation occurred. The panel also allocated funds to the Franklin County Humane Society for animal sheltering and disposal services, with the city covering part of the society’s 41,500 dollar budget. Additional actions included 10 year service awards, a boundary ordinance with three annexations, and authorization of 41,500 dollars in six month notes for sewer and parking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Bauman
Wiiter
International City Management Association
Lyle Dresher
Jerry Thompson
Thompson
Franklin County Humane Society
Society
Department of Public Safety
Franklin County
Pomona
Wellsville
Friends of the Humane Society
Jean Bilecha
Connie Sams
Bill Wright
Randy Hughes
Electric Distribution Department
West Second Street
Cottonwood Street
Davis Road
Kansas State Bank
Eighth
Lincoln Streets
Third and
Cedar
Ottawa recall effort falls short of signature goal
Ottawa initiative to recall city commissioners Jerry Thompson and Jim McCrea is halfway to its 90 day limit but has collected only about 300 of the 986 required signatures. Spokesman Matt Whiteford blamed weather and the Christmas season for weak petition turnout while promising strategy meetings. The recall could cost roughly 3500 dollars in election expenses, with Whiteford arguing the move serves as voter accountability though opponents say terms near end reduce urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Bauman
Ottawa
Matt Whiteford
Jerry Thompson
Jim McCrea
Whiteford
Franklin County
Thompson and McCrea
Laura Sutton
Cily
Garfield School
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Vanity Fair
Alexander
Sheehy
Gary
Wes Wilson
Ottawa University
Moon
Deborah Barker
S. Main
Barker
Dorothy Matthews
Matthews
Nashua
N.H
Sanders Associates
Defense
Lee Hart
New Hampshire
Probe
Needia
Orlis
Cox Field
Steve Zuk
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