Local officials seats open in Franklin and Anderson counties
Citizens urged to file for school board and city commission seats by Jan 25. Filing costs range from five to ten dollars or a petition signed by one percent of last city voters. Offices listed include Ottawa City Commission Lane mayor and council Pomona Princeton Rantoul Richmond Wellsville Williamsburg Ottawa USD 290 Wellsville USD 289 West Franklin USD 287. Running offers civic education and community impact with no pay but wide participation.
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Privatized Social Security and Black Americans
A National Review opinion piece argues privatized Social Security could address discrimination against blacks by allowing private accounts to pass funds to relatives or community entities. It contends current rules undervalue blacks, notes life expectancy gaps, and cites data on net worth and minority disability benefits while critiquing liberal resistance and suggesting privatization as financial affirmative action.
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David John
The
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New York
Charlie Rangel
Rangel
Ottawa Franklin County Economic Development story
A history of Ottawa and Franklin County Economic Development detailing origins in 1945 as Ottawa Industrial Development and the 1985 evolution to OFCED. It highlights key figures such as J R Duke Cheney, the I-35 corridor impact, flood control, and water supply. It lists member organizations, roles, and the mission to attract jobs and industry while expanding housing and workforce training.
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Franklin County
Ransom Bennett, Jr
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J.R. “Duke” Cheney
State Highway Commission
Kansas City
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Ottawa Truck
Havens Steel
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Gordon
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Krmiller
Ken Kistner
Kkistner
Sheila Holle
Shelle
Bill Gray
Tim Millbern
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Nationalreview.com
LOWRY
King Features Syndicate
Ottawa University
Neosho County Community College
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Jerry Thompson
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