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GO Topeka inquiry [economic development?] Molly Howey is wasting money .....

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Molly Howey < molly.howey@topekapartnership.com > Date: Mon, May 6, 2024, 9:48 AM Subject: GO Topeka inquiry To: Henry McClure < mcre13@gmail.com > Cc: Rich Eckert < Rich.Eckert@snco.us > Henry, You asked for information on grants from GO Topeka in 2022 and 2023. Below is list of items in the line of our budget titled "grants/contributions/sponsorships/scholarships". Unfortunately, the accounting title for that line item is a bit confusing as there are a few larger items that are well-known programs included in this area of the budget as well like the Choose Topeka incentives, our previous partnership with the Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), pitch competitions, etc. I pulled out all the costs that are categorized in this area for accounting but are actually hard program costs. Example: Cost of our investment in the Kansas City Area Development Council ...

The board of county commissioners are off the rails on this project .... Cook is the head chef'.

When bonded projects fail, the financial burden often shifts to taxpayers. Municipalities and governments frequently use bonds to fund large-scale projects like infrastructure improvements, public buildings, or transportation systems. These bonds are essentially loans that are repaid over time, with interest, from public funds. If a project funded by bonds fails—whether due to mismanagement, cost overruns, or unforeseen issues—the repayment obligation remains. Taxpayers are then responsible for covering the shortfall, as the funds used to repay the bonds come from public resources. This can result in increased taxes or reduced funding for other essential services and projects. The impact on taxpayers is significant. Not only do they face the immediate financial strain of higher taxes or budget cuts, but the failure of a project can also lead to long-term economic consequences. For example, a failed infrastructure project may hinder economic development, reduce property values, and...

Henry McClure "Live" (1st Aamedment)

From: Bryan Wheeles <bwheeles@Topeka.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 12:03 PM To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>; Richard U. Nienstedt <runienstedt@topeka.org> Cc: Amanda L. Stanley <alstanley@topeka.org>; City Clerk <cclerk@Topeka.org> Subject: RE: Do I need a lawyer Mr. McClure, That is a mischaracterization of our brief conversation last night. There was no intent on my part to censor you. Our discussion was on recent police resource allocation due to misrepresented & politicalized issues in the capital city and the role of responsible information dissemination. I support your constitutionally protected right to freedom of expression, as I do for any citizen. I genuinely value our amicable relationship, as well. I apologize for any misunderstanding that was created by this recent discussion. Bryan Wheeles ...

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