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Monday, September 22, 2025

KORA 9/22/2025

KORA

JEDO

I want to know how each one of the Go Topeka Board members voted to give Cody Foster $9,500,000 of sales tax. Don't we deserve to know who is really running JEDO?

Board Attendees: Sam Al-Murrani, Ashley Bettis, Joe Caldwell, Kevin Cook, Rich Eckert, Chris Faulk, Linessa Frazier, Calla Haggard, Dr. Kevin Hahn, Manny Herron, Lt. Col Chris Hill, Shane Hillmer, Jim Klausman, Kurt Kuta, Jeff Martin, Michael Odupitan, Mayor Michael Padilla, Robert Perez, Kevin Rake, Troy Simoneau, Curtis Snedden, Marvin Spees, Neal Spencer, Darin Stephens

Henry McClure

Time kills deals

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shame on Cook

Shawnee County Commissioner Kevin Cook faced significant criticism regarding proposed budget cuts, particularly those targeting crucial departments like the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office, amidst public concerns about rising property taxes.

Specific Criticisms and Concerns:

Impact on Public Safety and Services: The most prominent criticism stemmed from the potential impact of cuts on public safety. For example, Cook proposed cutting $1 million from the Sheriff's Office and $400,000 from the District Attorney's Office for the 2026 budget. District Attorney Mike Kagay vehemently opposed these reductions, arguing that they would severely hinder his office's ability to retain qualified staff and manage increasing caseloads, ultimately compromising public safety and justice in the county.
Contradiction with Campaign Promises: Critics pointed out a potential disconnect between Cook's campaign promise to make "Public Safety A Top Priority" and his proposals to cut funding for key law enforcement and legal departments.
"Balancing the Budget on the Backs of Departments": Some, including department heads, felt that the burden of balancing the budget was disproportionately placed on departments that provide essential services, rather than exploring alternative revenue sources or less critical areas for cuts.
Lack of Support from Other Commissioners: Notably, Cook's motions to cut the budgets of the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office were not seconded by fellow Commissioners Bill Riphahn and Aaron Mays, indicating a lack of consensus on the severity or direction of these proposed cuts. Riphahn expressed a need for further research and consultation with department heads before making such significant decisions.
Community Concerns about Retirement Fund Cuts: Beyond specific departmental cuts, the commission's decision to reduce the county retirement fund from 75% to 50% also drew criticism, raising concerns about the financial security of county employees.

In essence, the criticisms centered on the potential negative consequences of these budget cuts on essential county services, the apparent contradiction with public safety priorities, and the process by which these cuts were proposed without full consensus or detailed impact assessments.

Henry McClure

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

www.henrymcclure.live

Fwd: FW: down load sent to you from linda eby, via cell phone

Spencer

You lobby for two organizations

League & what is the other one?

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From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Sep 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Subject: Re: FW: down load sent to you from linda eby, via cell phone

There is no specific company named "Capital Connection LLC" registered in Kansas, but a similar-sounding organization is the Women's Capital Connection, a Kansas City-based network of angel investors focused on funding women-led ventures in the region. Additionally, another entity, Capital Connection Investment Group, LLC, located in Kansas City, offers divestiture and working capital services. [1, 2]

Women's Capital Connection [1]

• Focus: This organization connects women entrepreneurs with funding by providing a network of accredited angel investors.

• Location: It is based in the Kansas City region, encompassing parts of both Kansas and Missouri.

• Services: They identify and fund promising start-ups led by women, helping entrepreneurs invest in themselves and others.

Capital Connection Investment Group, LLC [1, 2]

• Focus: This group specializes in divestiture services, helping individuals and businesses improve their capital situation by offering strategies for growth, restructuring, and liquidation.

• Location: This company is also located in the Kansas City area, according to their LinkedIn profile.

• Services: They provide working capital solutions for various assets, including oil and gas interests, mineral rights, land, equipment, and accounts receivables.

To determine the specific "Capital Connection LLC" you are looking for, you may need to provide more details to narrow down the possibilities, as the name could belong to a small, localized business or a company in a different state with a similar name. [3, 4]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.mosourcelink.com/resource-navigator/embed/detail/290492/1671/[2] https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-connection-investment-group-llc?trk=ppro_cprof[3] https://www.navair.navy.mil/osbp/node/2571[4] https://capital-connection-llc.ueniweb.com/

Henry McClure
785.383.9994
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On Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:57 PM Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com> wrote:

Gotta

Henry McClure
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On Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:48 PM Mark Ciardullo [KDOR] <Mark.Ciardullo@ks.gov> wrote:

From: Mark Ciardullo [KDOR]
Sent: Sunday, September 7, 2025 6:30 PM
To: Henry McClure <mcre@cox.net>
Subject: down load sent to you from linda eby, via cell phone

The no. is 785-925-9313

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Henry McClure

Time kills deals

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Fwd: KORA

Spencer

your best friend Jeff - should know the truth

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From: Spencer Duncan <sduncan@topeka.org>
Date: Tue, Sep 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: KORA
To: Miller, Kris <Kris.Miller@snco.us>, Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>, City Clerk <cclerk@topeka.org>, County Clerk <countyclerk@snco.us>, Robert M. Perez <rmperez@topeka.org>, MCRE Media <mcre1.9999@blogger.com>

Mr. McClure that version of the Facebook post is an old version, and was updated.

Spencer

Spencer Duncan

Topeka City Council

Representing District 8

785-207-8985

From: Miller, Kris <Kris.Miller@snco.us>
Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 1:34 PM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>; City Clerk <cclerk@topeka.org>; County Clerk <CountyClerk@snco.us>; Governing Body <governingbody@topeka.org>; Robert M. Perez <rmperez@topeka.org>; MCRE Media <mcre1.9999@blogger.com>
Subject: RE: KORA

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Mr. McClure,

Thank you for your recent records request. After consulting with our county counselor, we've determined that the records you are seeking are maintained by the City of Topeka, which you have included in your request. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please let me know.

Thank you,

Kristine K. Miller

Administrative Officer

Shawnee County Clerk's Office

200 SE 7^th Street, Room 107

Topeka, Kansas 66603

785-251-4216

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 10:47 AM
To: City Clerk <cclerk@topeka.org>; County Clerk <CountyClerk@snco.us>; Governing Body <governingbody@topeka.org>; Robert M. Perez <rmperez@topeka.org>; MCRE Media <mcre1.9999@blogger.com>
Subject: KORA

KORA

Please provide the cases of eminent domain that were filed during the College Hill project.

Henry McClure

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

www.henrymcclure.live

Henry McClure

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

www.henrymcclure.live

Re: FW: comply with state law

Why does the Board think the voters can't know how they voted?

Jim, can you obtain the accurate minutes of the meeting?

On Mon, Sep 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM Stephanie Moran <stephanie.moran@topekapartnership.com> wrote:

Per our prior email communications on 8/20/25 and 7/11/25, the official meeting minutes from the GO Topeka Board Meeting on December 3, 2024 were provided via email on July 11^th per the KORA request sent by Mr. McClure on July 8^th.

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2025 10:13:55 AM
To: Brenda Younger <BYounger@topeka.org>; Molly Howey <mhowey@topekachamber.org>
Subject: Re: comply with state law

You'll have to get these records from Molly

Henry McClure
785.383.9994
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On Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 10:05 AM Brenda Younger <BYounger@topeka.org> wrote:

Mr. McClure,

Please be advised the City of Topeka does not have any records responsive to your request.

Thank you.

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2025 4:03 AM
To: countyclerk@snco.us; City Clerk <cclerk@topeka.org>; Robert M. Perez <rmperez@topeka.org>; Molly Howey <molly.howey@topekapartnership.com>; MCRE Media <mcre1.9999@blogger.com>
Subject: comply with state law

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

KORA Request for Voter Count and Details on $9.5 Million ATT Building Allocation

Under the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), I am requesting the specific voter count and detailed information regarding the individuals who voted on the allocation of $9.5 million for the ATT building at the Go Topeka meeting held prior to the December JEDO meeting. While a percentage breakdown of the vote has been provided, the public is entitled to transparency regarding the individual voting records and how each member voted on this matter.
Please provide the requested information in accordance with KORA requirements. Thank you for your attention to this request.

Henry McClure

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

www.henrymcclure.live

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Henry McClure

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

www.henrymcclure.live