Wichita Documenters

11/25/2025

A plan to form a steering committee to review and update the city's comprehensive plan was put into motion. Items of interest pertain to duplexes and density as well as "anti-monotony" standards of housing developments. A site plan of a vehicle repair shop was also approved.

Notes from Documenter Ayshia McCray

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/derby-planning-commission #:~:text=Board%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Ayshia%20McCray,-A%20plan%20to

11/21/2025

A search for a new superintendent will be conducted in partnership with the Kansas Association of School Boards and surveys and focus groups will be created to assess the community's needs. Cooperation between the district and WSU Tech might lead to new math and law classes.

Notes by Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/haysville-usd-261-school-board #:~:text=Board%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Sharon%20Ailslieger,-A%20search%20for

11/20/2025

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11/20/2025

Construction of the HUB transit facility is progressing smoothly. The Executive Director of Downtown Wichita shared updates on the Downtown Action Plan, which proposes more bike- and people-centered infrastructure, development along the Riverfront, and a new transit circulator.

Notes by Documenter Francie Foster

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/transit-advisory-board #:~:text=Transit%20Advisory%20Board-,Notes%20by%20Francie%20Foster,-Construction%20of%20the

11/20/2025

Latitude, a K-9 specializing in accelerant identification, was welcomed to the Sedgwick County Fire District 1. The board then expressed concerns about allocating $200,000 to purchase three pickup trucks for the department. They ultimately tepidly approved the bid.

Notes by Documenter Ricky Jacques

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/sedgctycommissioners-sx44s #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Ricky%20Jacques

11/19/2025

Three finalists for Wichita City Manager—Mark Freitag, Dennis Marstall, and Donte Martin—answered 15 questions on homelessness, housing costs, public trust, economic growth, and city services. Each highlighted experience, partnerships, and strategies to strengthen Wichita.

Notes by Documenter Rami Stucky

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/local-public-forums #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Rami%20Stucky

11/18/2025

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11/17/2025

A developer won approval for a Hyde Park roof sign, Koch Industries sought future-ready rezoning near its Headquarters, and a proposed RV campground near Rose Hill sparked debate, leading commissioners to defer the decision until Dec. 18.

Notes by Documenter Rami Stucky

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/metropolitan-area-planning-committee #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Rami%20Stucky

11/17/2025

Our second Documenters In Focus story which examines the promises that developers make to our local boards and how well the promises are kept.

Written by Documenter Rami Toubia Stucky.

Voting on zoning cases is one of the roles given to Wichita’s District Advisory Boards. But how much do their endorsements mean?

11/13/2025

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11/12/2025

The Haysville City Council approved bonds for the city’s first assisted living facility and denied a zoning change opposed by neighbors. Other actions included sewer project bids, Senior Center funding, and plans for new holiday banners in the Historic District.

Notes by Documenters Sharon Ailslieger

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSOhWjzSSHp2Udo-Cu5u6nsg8uAvh1qbWz4pGFSUlewxnImN6Sf1IoySo-V_JE1YQ3QjTps9C6y_NnT/pub

11/10/2025

The city addressed processes for sidewalk repairs and the Four Mile Creek water treatment plan. The Lodging Establishment License policy was approved to hold local hotels and motels accountable. Crown Uptown was finally approved for expansion with help from the Fire Marshall.

Notes by Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/wichitacitycouncil-95kdz #:~:text=Council%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Sharon%20Ailslieger,-The%20city%20addressed