Re: Election coverage

Hello, with the general election around the corner, I'm sending out my candidate questions for our election spread. 

Below are six questions we'd like each candidate to answer. Your work count limit for each answer is 150 words and the deadline to turn in answers is October 3rd. Please do not go over the word limit, as it helps ensure we have enough space in the paper for everyone's answers. If you have further questions, feel free to email me back. 

1. Despite the city tax rate remaining the same, property taxes continue to rise for residents. How do you intend to provide tax relief to Topekans? 

create new revenue streams - 

1. Mayor's Commission to Topeka Foundations 

2. create a sales tax on liquor to shift funds from property tax to fund a new project for recovery and mental health. 

3. No consultants. NONE

2. What actions will you take to improve Topeka's economic development? 

Create a uniform development agreement for TIF and CID - no consultants and same rules for all - as long as you comply with state law = the government can';t change the deal - no lawyers for each deal 

3. The city is in a multi-million-dollar deficit, how do you intend to rebalance the city budget? 

We need to start selling assets and leasing back buildings. This puts real estate on the tax rolls. 

4. Homelessness is an ongoing issue in Topeka. What efforts will you make to resolve this humanitarian issue? 

Project Ottis will create a home base for the one stop shop, all social services. We will have a recovery team and mental health on staff. We can have temporary housing for the short term. - We need to have full-time efforts to have the private sector solve this issue 

5. It has been discussed many times in city and county meetings that affordable housing is a large need in Topeka. How will you help bring in more affordable housing for Topeka residents?

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6. Please name an issue not already discussed that you would make a priority and how you will address said issue.

Divert all funds earmarked for the Go Topeka and put them into the roads. Cancel the Go Topeka contract. 

Implement the Citizens Commission - first project.  

On Mon, Sep 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com> wrote:

Hello, 

Here is a reminder that I need all the candidates' answers by the end of the day Friday. Please send your responses when you can. 

Thanks!

Stacey Saldanha-Olson

Enterprise Reporter

Topeka Capital-Journal

 

Mobile: 620-757-2118

SOlson@gannett.com

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Subject: Election coverage

 

Hello, with the general election around the corner, I'm sending out my candidate questions for our election spread. 

Below are six questions we'd like each candidate to answer. Your work count limit for each answer is 150 words and the deadline to turn in answers is October 3rd. Please do not go over the word limit as it helps ensure we have enough space in the paper for everyone's answers. If you have further questions, feel free to email me back. 

1. Despite the city tax rate remaining the same, property taxes continue to rise for residents. How do you intend to provide tax relief to Topekans? 

2. What actions will you take to improve Topeka's economic development? 

3. The city is in a multi-million-dollar deficit, how do you intend to rebalance the city budget? 

4. Homelessness is an ongoing issue in Topeka. What efforts will you make to resolve this humanitarian issue? 

5. It has been discussed many times in city and county meetings that affordable housing is a large need in Topeka. How will you help bring in more affordable housing for Topeka residents?

6. Please name an issue not already discussed that you would make a priority and how you will address said issue.

Stacey Saldanha-Olson

Enterprise Reporter

Topeka Capital-Journal

 

Mobile: 620-757-2118

SOlson@gannett.com

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785-383-9994

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