Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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 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


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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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Is Topeka Kansas a slum

No, Topeka is not a "slum city," but it does face challenges like higher-than-average crime and homelessness, and residents sometimes report a lack of economic opportunity and vibrant nightlife. However, recent reports also indicate population growth, a relatively low cost of living, and efforts towards revitalization. Some sources also rank it as one of the better state capitals in the US, particularly for its affordability and sense of community. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]  
Challenges and concerns 

• Crime: Some sources cite the crime rate as higher than expected for its size, according to Reddit users and some reports. [1, 3, 6]  
• Homelessness: Topeka has a homeless population that city officials are working to address, though it has been a long-standing issue. [1, 3, 9]  
• Economy: Some residents report limited job opportunities outside of bureaucratic roles and low wages, say some Reddit users and one Reddit thread. [1, 3, 4]  
• Infrastructure: The city has faced criticism for its roads, with a report ranking it among the 50 cities with the worst potholes, according to a WIBW report. [4, 10]  
• Nightlife and culture: Some residents feel there is a lack of things to do for nightlife and cultural activities, especially when compared to nearby Kansas City. [1, 3]  

Positives and potential 

• Affordability: The cost of living in Topeka is among the lowest in the country for cities of its size, and its housing costs are lower than the national average, according to a YouTube video and a KSN-TV article. [2, 5]  
• Growth: The city has seen recent population growth and city leaders are actively working to attract more residents and businesses, the Greater Topeka Partnership reports. [7]  
• Revitalization: There are efforts to revitalize downtown areas, and the city has been praised for its parks, sense of community, and diversity, says The Topeka Capital-Journal and Reddit users. [3, 6]  
• Job market: The unemployment rate is near a 10-year record low, although some specialized job areas still face challenges in talent attraction, says The Kansas City Star. [11]  

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Fwd: public comment



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From: Megan J. Brunson <mjbrunson@topeka.org>
Date: Tue, Oct 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Subject: RE: public comment
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>, City Clerk <cclerk@topeka.org>, Robert M. Perez <rmperez@topeka.org>, MCRE Media <mcre1.9999@blogger.com>, Karen A. Hiller <khiller@topeka.org>


Hi Henry,

 

This email confirms you are signed up to speak under Item 5A.  Approval - Special Alcohol and Drug Funding Recommendations and Item 6. General Public Comment at the October 21, 2025 Governing Body meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 214 SE 8th Street, 2nd Floor, Topeka KS.  

 

You will have 4 minutes to address the Governing Body for each item.

 

Per Governing Body Rule 5.5, public comments are limited to topics directly relevant to the business of the Governing Body.  Comments pertaining to personnel and litigation matters are not allowed.

 

Procedures for Addressing the Governing Body

In accordance with Governing Body Rules 5.6 and 5.7, the following protocols for public comment apply:

 

  • Each person shall state his or her name and city of residence in an audible tone for the record.
  • All remarks shall be addressed to the Governing Body as a whole -- not to any individual member.
  • In order to provide additional time for as many individuals as possible to address the Governing Body, each individual signed up to speak will need to complete his or her comments within four minutes.

 

Per Governing Body Rule 5.7, the following behavior will not be tolerated from any speaker:

 

  • Uttering fighting words
  • Slander
  • Speeches invasive of the privacy of individuals (no mention of names) Unreasonably Loud Speech
  • Repetitious Speech or Debate
  • Speeches so disruptive of proceedings that the legislative process is substantially interrupted

 

Any speaker who engages in this type of behavior will be warned once by the presiding office (Mayor).  If the behavior continues, the speaker will be ordered to cease his or her behavior.  If the speaker persists in interfering with the ability of the Governing Body to carry out its function, he or she will be removed from the City Council Chambers or Zoom meeting room.

 

Thank you!

 

Megan Brunson

Administrative Officer, Special Events

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Action item 5 a

 

Approval - 2026 Special Alcohol and Drug Funding Recommendations APPROVAL of the 2026 Special Alcohol and Drug funding recommendations and allocations in the amount of $720,206.


6 - end of meeting public comment 

 

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