Wichita Documenters

12/22/2025

MAPC’s year-end meeting was packed with major decisions. The commissioners denied a proposed RV campground, approved multiple rezonings for housing and commercial projects, deferred several plats and variances, and accepted the annual Comprehensive Plan review.

Notes by Documenter Judy Winters

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/metropolitan-area-planning-committee #:~:text=Board%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Judy%20Winters,-MAPC%E2%80%99s%20year%2Dend

12/19/2025

The Sunview Improvement District Board discussed recent Kansas Paving street work, ongoing pothole and sidewalk concerns, and controversy over the Nov. 4 election results, including a tied presidential race decided by drawing names. The board questioned the winner’s eligibility.

Notes by Documenter Rami Stucky

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/sunview-improvement-district #:~:text=District%20Board%20Meeting-,Notes%20by%20Rami%20Stucky,-The%20Sunview%20Improvement

12/19/2025

Plans for a sales tax and the East Douglas redesign prompted several public speakers. A controversial zoning change on South Topeka was also approved where the owner wants to rehab shipping containers into apartments for young adults aging out of foster care.

Notes by Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

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

12/18/2025

Public comments urged better accessibility at the new transit HUB, including Braille signage and improved announcements. Wichita Transit reported strong ridership on Routes 21–23, funding updates, labor agreements, a shift to hybrid buses, HUB construction progress, and future service planning.

Notes by Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/transit-advisory-board #:~:text=Transit%20Advisory%20Board-,Notes%20by%20Sharon%20Ailslieger,-Public%20comments%20urged

12/18/2025

The executive of Second Light and president of the Wichita firefighters' union spoke in favor of the one percent sales tax as it would devote $150 million to homelessness efforts and $132.5 million for Wichita Fire Department capital needs such as new engines and stations.

Notes by Documenter Cecelia Green

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/downtown-wichita-action-plan #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Cecelia%20Green

12/17/2025

Documenter Maleah Evans looked into the Microgrants that Wichita's Sustainability board is offering. Read to see if you have a personal project that could qualify.

The Wichita Sustainability Integration Board is offering 10 approximately $1,000 micro-grants to help get "shovel ready projects" built.

12/12/2025

Councilmembers are quickly trying to create more specific policies pertaining to the proposed one percent sales tax. Ideas include a policy to alleviate the burden of any sales tax from residents who are experiencing economic hardship, a rebate program, and an exemption on food.

Notes by Documenter Judy Winters

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/wichitacitycouncil-95kdz #:~:text=Council%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Judy%20Winters,-Councilmembers%20are%20quickly

12/11/2025

Commissioners heard an update on the 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest, honored retiring Deputy County Manager Tim Kaufman, and heard public concerns on a proposed Clearwater solar/wind farm. GWP reported $3.5B in investment over 10 years; consent items passed.

Notes by Documenter Rami Stucky

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/sedgctycommissioners-sx44s #:~:text=Sedgwick%20County%20Commission-,Notes%20by%20Rami%20Stucky,-Commissioners%20heard%20an

12/11/2025

Representatives of Wichita Forward shared that they believe their proposed 1 percent sales tax would generate around $850 million dollars over a seven year period. They expect revenue to fund public safety ($225) and homelessness initiatives ($150), among others.

Notes by Documenter Judy Winters

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/downtown-wichita-action-plan #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Judy%20Winters

12/11/2025

Council member Becky Tuttle stated that any exemption of groceries, diapers, or other necessities in the proposed one percent City of Wichita sales tax would have to be decided by the state, not city council. A housing development was approved. Homes will start at $400,000.

Notes by Documenter Jeanette Harding

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/dab2-cejce #:~:text=2%20Advisory%20Board-,Notes%20by%20Jeanette%20Harding,-Council%20member%20Becky

12/11/2025

The Derby School Board is drafting a policy so that they are in accord with the Supreme Court's ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor. This ruling affirmed parents' First Amendment right to opt their elementary-aged children out of public school lessons, specifically LGBTQ+-themed books.

Notes by Documenter Ayshia McCray

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/derby-school-board #:~:text=Board%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Ayshia%20McCray,-The%20Derby%20School

12/10/2025

A new EPA-supervised water treatment plant is planned near 44th and Arkansas. PEC, WSU, and the City will study transportation in the 21st Street Corridor. St. Jude’s Catholic Church was approved to build an accessory structure to support its food bank.

Notes by Documenter Rami Stucky

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/district-6-advisory-board #:~:text=Board%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Rami%20Stucky,-A%20new%20EPA