Category: UGH
Voter Beware–Mainstream Coalition is Coming for your Wallet
At least two local campaigns in the primary (Tuesday, August 01, 2017) are funded by a PAC called the Mainstream Coalition (MC). No big surprise in Wyandotte County, where voters have elected only one Republican since 1932. Ironically, it was Richard Nixon. Not really irony, I guess, it is, after…
“It’s Sad That Wyandotte Voters Accept Corruption” ~ Janice Witt
Calling Janice Witt an interesting character may be the understatement of the century, but it’s safe to say if you live in KCK, it’s good to have her on speed dial. When something goes wrong in the community and Witt finds out about it, the incident receives immediate and widespread…
5th District Commission Race, Wyandotte County
The Unified Government’s Board of Commission is comprised of an eleven member governing body referred to as the “Commission.” The Commission is composed of a Mayor/CEO, which is nominated at-large, and ten commission members. Eight of the commission members are nominated and elected from districts. The two at-large commission members…
In Simple Terms
It all starts with a primary A non-partisan primary election will be held throughout Wyandotte County on August 1, 2017, including Kansas City, Ks, Bonner Springs, and Edwardsville. In non-partisan primaries, two candidates are elected from a group of three or more candidates to compete in a general election (November…
Candidates, August 1, 2017 Primary, Wyandotte County
The Candidates: Unified Government Mayor David Alvey David Haley Mark R. Holland D. Keith Jordan Janice Grant Witt
Another Dotte-Do-Over, Not Much Will Change
by Staff~ There is movement underfoot in Wyandotte County. Whether because of social media or some other media, there is a growing awareness that things aren’t quite right in the Dotte. People are unhappy and restless. A bill that increases our personal income tax passed the legislature recently, the largest…
The UG Insider’s Club Welcomes Bill Hutton
by Staff~ For the last four years and for the first time in many years, Wyandotte County has had one voice in Topeka. Prior to Steve Fitzgerald’s election to the Kansas Senate, the Dotte was “represented” in the senate by just another Unified Government Insider. In other words, we had…
Celebrating the American Dream in WyCo
by Staff~ A business appreciation event at the Wine Barn Vineyard and Winery in Wyandotte County turned out a good crowd on Friday evening. Guests were treated to the unique setting of this American Dream Realized. Nestled behind a wall of trees and thick foliage, wine enthusiasts enjoyed a secluded…
What is a Unified Government??
KCUR.ORG – Ask people in Kansas City, Kansas what it means to have a unified government, and you’ll get some interesting answers. “Kansas City is like Australia,” says Hannah Milner, a stay-at-home mom who has lived in KCK for seven years. “They’re a country and a continent. We’re a county…
