Dear Residents of Topeka,
As your candidate for mayor, I am dedicated to fostering transparent, accountable, and principled governance. I am compelled to address a concerning issue regarding the role of our city manager and decisions that impact our community’s financial priorities.
The city manager form of government is structured to ensure professional administration, free from political influence. Regrettably, the City Council’s decision to appoint the city manager to the board of Go Topeka, a non-governmental organization, undermines this principle. Compounding this concern, the city manager supported a $7.4 million construction allowance to secure a $3 million lease for Go Topeka, the tenant of the AT&T building in Topeka.
This decision, influenced by his vote on the board—as he has personally acknowledged—raises serious questions about the misuse of public funds. Our sales tax revenues should be dedicated to critical public services and infrastructure, not subsidizing leases for non-governmental organizations.
If elected mayor, I will call for the city manager’s immediate resignation from the Go Topeka board to restore the integrity of the city manager’s non-political role. Furthermore, I have informed him directly that I would not support the renewal of his contract, underscoring my commitment to responsible fiscal management and accountability.
I pledge to lead with transparency, prioritize the needs of Topeka’s residents, and ensure that our tax dollars are used wisely to serve the public good. Together, we can build a more accountable and prosperous Topeka.
Sincerely,
Henry McClure
Candidate for Mayor of Topeka
The city manager form of government is structured to ensure professional administration, free from political influence. Regrettably, the City Council’s decision to appoint the city manager to the board of Go Topeka, a non-governmental organization, undermines this principle. Compounding this concern, the city manager supported a $7.4 million construction allowance to secure a $3 million lease for Go Topeka, the tenant of the AT&T building in Topeka.
This decision, influenced by his vote on the board—as he has personally acknowledged—raises serious questions about the misuse of public funds. Our sales tax revenues should be dedicated to critical public services and infrastructure, not subsidizing leases for non-governmental organizations.
If elected mayor, I will call for the city manager’s immediate resignation from the Go Topeka board to restore the integrity of the city manager’s non-political role. Furthermore, I have informed him directly that I would not support the renewal of his contract, underscoring my commitment to responsible fiscal management and accountability.
I pledge to lead with transparency, prioritize the needs of Topeka’s residents, and ensure that our tax dollars are used wisely to serve the public good. Together, we can build a more accountable and prosperous Topeka.
Sincerely,
Henry McClure
Candidate for Mayor of Topeka
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