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  Ty Masterson’s Taxpayer-Funded Dual Salaries – A Clear Conflict of Interest at Wichita State University Ty Masterson, the powerful President of the Kansas Senate and a candidate for Governor, draws significant taxpayer compensation from two public sources while wielding immense legislative influence over higher education funding. Public payroll records show he received approximately $135,000 as Director of GoCreate at Wichita State University in 2023, with 2024 figures listed at $155,250 . Legislative Research has referenced the director position salary as high as $228,800 . As Senate President, he also receives approximately $85,000 in legislative salary (plus per diems and allowances) following recent pay increases for Kansas lawmakers. WSU is a public state university that depends heavily on funding approved by the Kansas Legislature, with the Board of Regents playing a central oversight role. Yet Ty Masterson holds this high-paying leadership position at the institutio...

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By Henry McClure MCRE, LLC – Commercial Real Estate Brokerage & Development, Topeka, Kansas Published: [Insert Date] Shaquille O’Neal earned more than $290 million during his NBA playing career. That’s an enormous sum by any measure. Yet one early investment he almost forgot about may have delivered some of his best long-term returns. Back in the late 1990s, Shaq was at a hotel when he overheard two entrepreneurs discussing a small search startup called Google . The internet was still new, chaotic, and full of companies burning cash with no clear path to profit. Most high-earning athletes were focused on luxury spending. Shaq started paying attention to ownership instead. He invested roughly $250,000 in Google before its explosive growth. Years later, he admitted he had basically forgotten about the investment until a newspaper article reminded him of its massive payoff (reportedly growing to around $16.5 million). The Genius Wasn’t Luck — It Was Pattern Recognition At the time...

It features strong local control (city and county), a regional planning commission for land use and water quality, and a separate federally required Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for transportation. This structure supports integrated planning while respecting municipal boundaries and home rule. City of Madison Planning Structure The City of Madison handles planning and zoning within its incorporated limits through the Department of Planning, Community & Economic Development (DPCED) , specifically its Planning Division . Key functions include: Developing and implementing the city’s vision for growth. Creating and updating long-range and area-specific plans. Supporting development review. Managing historic landmarks (184 local ones). Integrating public art (1% of major capital projects). Data analysis and extensive public engagement. The division supports 12 planning areas and has facilitated major housing approvals (over 2,500 homes via Plan Commission in 202...

By Henry McClure | MCRE Kansas | June 28, 2026 As a longtime Topeka real estate broker and advocate for transparent economic development, I've closely followed the Hotel Topeka project at City Center (1717 SW Topeka Blvd). The City of Topeka's acquisition and repositioning of this property raises important questions about taxpayer dollars, incentives like CID and TGT, and accountability in local government spending. Below is a consolidated summary of the key costs based on official city announcements, Topeka Development Corporation (TDC) discussions, council actions, and local reporting. This aims to bring clarity to the numbers amid evolving figures and deal structures. Consolidated Cost Summary Table Category Amount Date / Notes Source Context Purchase Price ~$7.6 million (winning auction bid); ~$8.57 million (incl. costs in one report) Oct 2023 City auction win; appraised ~$3M at time. Funded via city resources/...

  Approximately $12.2–14+ million in direct city (taxpayer) investment since the 2023 purchase, structured for partial/long-term recovery via hotel-specific revenues rather than a traditional upfront grant or broad TIF/STAR bond subsidy. Here is the breakdown of the key numbers based on official city announcements, news reports, council actions, and Topeka Development Corporation (TDC) discussions (primarily 2023–2026): 1. Purchase (2023) City of Topeka won the auction for the existing Hotel Topeka (at 1717 SW Topeka Blvd / City Center) in October 2023. Winning bid: ~$7.6 million (commonly reported; one source cites $8,573,600 including costs/fees). The property had a 2023 appraisal around $3 million , so the city paid a premium. Funded via bonds or city resources; purchase authorized by governing body (7-2 vote) to support tourism, conventions, and economic development after the hotel went to auction. 2. Total City Investment/Spending to Date By July 2025 (official cit...

Wible Property Development, LLC is a local commercial and residential development firm spearheaded by owner Tyler Wible. The company is actively driving local economic growth in the region, focusing on expanding community infrastructure and neighborhood revitalization. [1, 2]   Key Projects & Initiatives  • Southeast Topeka Gas Station: Tyler Wible is heading the development of a new gas station under local ownership to serve the southeast area of the city.  • General Contracting & Remodeling: The company operates as an active commercial and residential developer, regularly executing localized build projects and property improvements.  • Market Focus: Wible has a proven 5-year track record of driving residential and commercial real estate projects tailored for medium-to-large rural and growing urban markets. [2, 5]   To review Tyler Wible's professional background, check his LinkedIn Profile. For information on business rel...