Kevin, oh Kevin

This 5-page PDF appears to compile various documents and notes related to Shawnee County, Kansas, focusing on property tax collection, legal processes, and attorney discipline, with a critical undertone toward the County Counselor (possibly named Cook, based on the filename).

• Page 1: A personal letter to Henry (likely Henry McClure, based on user info) thanking him for exposing misuse of D.A. Diversion Funds, saving taxpayers $200K. The writer offers more info later, promotes Henry's mayoral campaign, and addresses his inquiries about delinquent property taxes in Lauren Bay Estates. It references K.S.A. 79-2801, criticizes the County Counselor's excuses to the Attorney General, and suggests filing a complaint with the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator due to alleged "dirty deeds," including a 2013 contract issue and a 2014 resignation over Heartland Park.
• Page 2: Details on delinquent property tax collection in Shawnee County. For personal property taxes, the Treasurer issues a warrant to the Sheriff's Office, which collects with added interest and fees. For real estate, after a 3-year delinquency, the Counselor's Office files a District Court petition for judicial foreclosure and oversees the auction. Includes unanswered questions: other Sheriff's actions for collection, availability of payment plans, and distribution of foreclosure proceeds. Notes potential errors in responses.
• Page 3: Announcements for Shawnee County events. A Revenue Neutral Rate hearing is scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM in Topeka. Details an upcoming Judicial Tax Foreclosure Sale (Case No. 2025-CV-000180) on September 24, 2025, from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, with a property list download, interactive map (forthcoming), and email signup for notifications. Governed by K.S.A. 79-2801 et seq., it targets properties delinquent for 1–3 years depending on type (homestead, commercial, vacant/abandoned).
• Pages 4–5: Guidance on filing formal complaints against Kansas attorneys via the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator (address: 701 SW Jackson St., 1st Floor, Topeka, KS 66603-3729). Process involves submitting a form from the Kansas Courts website with details and evidence; it undergoes investigation and review. The system focuses solely on Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct violations, not fee disputes or damages. Tips include discussing issues with the attorney first, keeping records, and noting most complaints are resolved/dismissed early. Includes a Spanish form reference and FAQs.

Overall, the document blends personal correspondence, procedural explanations, event notices, and ethical complaint instructions, seemingly aimed at informing or supporting advocacy against perceived county official misconduct, tied to tax enforcement and attorney accountability in Kansas.

K.S.A. 79-2801 is a key Kansas statute governing the judicial foreclosure process for delinquent real estate taxes. It is part of the broader set of laws in K.S.A. 79-2801 et seq. (and related sections like 79-2401a) that require counties to enforce tax liens through court action when properties remain unredeemed after a delinquent tax sale.

Core PurposeThe statute mandates that counties initiate a judicial (court-supervised) foreclosure action to enforce the county's lien on real estate that was bid in by the county at a delinquent tax sale but not redeemed by the owner. This process leads to a public sale of the property to recover unpaid taxes, interest, penalties, and costs.Key Timelines and Triggers

• For most properties: If real estate remains unredeemed on September 1 of the second year after the county bid it in at a delinquent tax sale (or any extension under K.S.A. 79-2401a(b)), the county must act.
• For certain properties (as described in K.S.A. 79-2401a(a)(2)): Action is required by September 1 of the first year after the sale if unredeemed.
• The board of county commissioners orders the county attorney or county counselor to file the action in district court.

Who Must Act and How

• The county attorney or county counselor (e.g., in Shawnee County, this is the County Counselor's Office) must file a petition in district court in the name of the board of county commissioners.
• The action names the owners, supposed owners, and all persons or entities with any claimed interest in the property as defendants.
• The county can hire special legal or other assistance if needed for timely compliance.
• Discretionary exceptions apply in some cases:
  • Mineral interests severed from the surface (discretionary).
  • Properties with aggregate assessed valuation under $300,000 or aggregate delinquent taxes (including special assessments) under $10,000 (discretionary).

Contents of the PetitionThe petition must include:

• A description of each tract, lot, or piece of real estate (including street number/location if in a first- or second-class city).
• As far as practicable: The amount of taxes, charges, interest, and penalties due on each parcel.
• Names of owners/supposed owners and interested parties.
• The year the property was sold for delinquent taxes (under K.S.A. 79-2302).
• Requests for the court to:
  • Determine the exact amounts due.
  • Declare the amount a first and prior lien on the property.
  • Order a public sale to satisfy the lien, plus costs, charges, expenses, and other relief.

Procedural Details

• The petition is filed in duplicate; a copy goes to the county treasurer, who then stops accepting partial tax payments on listed properties (except as allowed under K.S.A. 79-2801 to 79-2810).
• Summons is issued and served personally, or by publication per the Kansas code of civil procedure.
• Cities can assist the county with legal/other help for expeditious foreclosure.
• If the county fails to act on property within city limits after at least three years of delinquency beyond the eligibility point, the city governing body can step in and initiate the foreclosure itself (with the city attorney taking on the county counselor's role, and other county officers assisting as usual).

Context from Shawnee County PracticesAs seen in county announcements (e.g., upcoming sales under Case No. 2025-CV-000180), this statute requires the County Counselor to file petitions for properties delinquent for:

• At least 3 years (homestead properties),
• 2 years (commercial properties),
• 1 year (vacant/abandoned properties).

The full text is available on the official Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes website: https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch79/079_028_0001.html (or similar official sources like kslegislature.org). Note that statutes can be amended, so always check the most current version for any changes since the last legislative session.This law ensures counties actively recover delinquent real estate taxes through a structured, court-overseen process rather than indefinite liens, protecting public revenue while providing due process to property owners.

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Henry McClure 

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785-383-9994

www.henrymcclure.live

just truth

No, this is not true. The claim that Tim Walz's wife (Gwen Walz) is divorcing him is a baseless rumor spreading on social media, particularly in right-leaning circles on X, Facebook, and similar platforms. It's been circulating since late January 2026, often tied to unproven fraud allegations against Walz or jokes referencing his past "tampon" comments.

Fact-checks from sources like MEAWW explicitly state there's no credible evidence of any divorce filing or separation. No reputable news outlets (e.g., major Minnesota papers, AP, Reuters) report it as fact—only viral posts, memes, and speculative threads amplify it. Official info on Gwen Walz (from the Minnesota governor's site) still describes her as the First Lady, living with Tim and their kids in St. Paul, with no mention of marital issues.The post you shared from

@femalebodybuil6

(reposted by Roy) is typical of this wave: low-effort bait with "Can you guess the reason?" and a photo (which appears unrelated—it's John McCain and Cindy McCain or similar, not the Walzes). Replies often devolve into crude jokes about tampons, sexuality, or fraud, but none provide proof.This fits a pattern of misinformation targeting Walz, especially amid other controversies like state program investigations. Rumors like this often aim to embarrass rather than inform, and they evaporate without substantiation.If real court filings existed in Minnesota (a public state), they'd be verifiable quickly through official channels—but nothing shows up. It's fake news.

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Henry McClure 

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

www.henrymcclure.live

​Examples of Topeka Companies Using the PEAK Program

The Promoting Employment Across Kansas (PEAK) program, administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, is widely used in Topeka (Shawnee County) for job-creating expansions, relocations, and new facilities—especially in logistics, manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare. While specific company names are not always publicized in broad marketing materials (due to confidentiality in some agreements), recent annual reports and transparency data from the Kansas Department of Commerce highlight several Shawnee County/Topeka-based projects that have signed PEAK agreements or are actively participating.Here are key examples drawn from official sources (primarily the 2024 PEAK Annual Report and related transparency disclosures):

• Topeka Health System, LLC (likely affiliated with a major healthcare provider in Topeka):
  Signed a new PEAK agreement as a new location/start-up project in the general medical and surgical hospitals sector. This qualifies under Shawnee County's metro-area threshold (at least 10 new jobs within two years).
• Torgeson Electric Company, Inc. (Topeka-based electrical contractor):
  Active PEAK agreement for an existing expansion. The company has publicly referenced participation in economic development events tied to job growth incentives, aligning with PEAK's focus on payroll withholding retention for qualified new hires.
• Bettis Contractors, Inc. (Shawnee/Topeka area construction and services firm):
  Active agreement as an existing expansion in the insurance agencies and brokerages or related sector (noted in Shawnee County listings).
• Excel Holdings, LLC (Shawnee Advisors/machine shops or related):
  Active existing expansion in Shawnee County, benefiting from PEAK for job creation/retention.
• THM, LLC (general freight trucking/long-distance, less-than-truckload):
  New location/out-of-state expansion with an active PEAK agreement in Shawnee County, supporting logistics growth in the region.

Broader Context for Topeka

• In FY2024, Shawnee County featured prominently in PEAK activity, with multiple active agreements contributing to the statewide totals: 200 active projects overall, 30,148 PEAK jobs hired/retained, and $2.3 billion in direct annual payroll.
• Companies in Topeka often layer PEAK with local JEDO/GO Topeka incentives (e.g., cash grants, property tax exemptions) for expansions at sites like Central Crossing Commerce Park.
• Larger historical users in the area (e.g., distribution/logistics firms like Target or Home Depot, food manufacturers like Frito-Lay or Bimbo Bakeries) have frequently utilized PEAK or similar job-creation tools during expansions, though exact current PEAK status isn't always itemized publicly for older projects.
• Recent high-profile Topeka/Shawnee incentives (e.g., Security Benefit in financial services or Reser's Fine Foods in food manufacturing) emphasize job creation and high wages, making them strong candidates for PEAK stacking—though not explicitly confirmed in every case.

For the most up-to-date or detailed project lists, the Kansas Department of Commerce publishes annual PEAK reports (e.g., the 2024 report is available at kansascommerce.gov) and a transparency database. GO Topeka can provide tailored insights for specific companies or prospective projects, as they coordinate state and local incentives. If you're interested in a particular sector or company, I can dig deeper!

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Henry McClure 

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

www.henrymcclure.live