Ottawa reader calls for city government change over alley snow care
A Ottawa resident urges removal of the city manager and staff, accusing officials of neglecting alley snow clearance despite $40,000 in funding. The reader cites health concerns and inaccessible drives, arguing gravel and salt could improve safety without bankrupting the city.
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Budget clash talks at Capitol Hill with President
U S Representative Lynn Jenkins of Kansas reports on House Republican relations with President Obama during a Capitol Hill visit. She cites differing budget approaches, notes Republicans seek a balanced budget in 10 years without tax hikes, and criticizes Senate Democrats for plans she says avoid balance and raise taxes. She invites a listening session March 23 in Garnett.
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Contact details for Kansas and U S national lawmakers
A collection of addresses phone numbers and emails for President Barack Obama U S Rep Lynn Jenkins U S Sen Pat Roberts U S Sen Jerry Moran Gov Sam Brownback State Rep Blaine Finch State Rep Kevin Jones and State Senator Caryn Tyson with office locations in Washington D C Topeka Kansas and related official websites.
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Ottawa officials oppose partisan fall elections for local posts
Ottawa city commissioners Linda Reed, Gene Ramsey, and Sara Caylor argued against House Bill 2271 and Senate bills 211 and 145 that would move city and school board races to November partisan ballots. Reed, running for re election, warned longer ballots and reduced voter information would hurt turnout and weaken local accountability.
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Kansas farmers face looming SPCC deadline for oil storage
Kansas farmers, ranchers and landowners must file a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan if they store 1,320 gallons or more in above ground tanks of 55 gallons or greater. The rule, stemming from the Clean Water Act, aims to prevent spills from reaching water resources and faces ongoing extensions. penalties can reach 10,000 dollars per day per violation.
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