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Category: DIY Democracy

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Posted inLocal Government

How to request public records in Wichita and Sedgwick County

Avatar photo by Celia Hack April 28, 2022December 12, 2022
A street in Wichita's College Hill neighborhood
Posted inLocal Government

Nearly 90% of Sedgwick County homes rose in value this year. Here’s how to appeal your property valuation.

Avatar photo by Celia Hack March 3, 2022December 12, 2022
A city bus drives down an unpaved road in Orchard Breeze, a neighborhood with unpaved streets just west of downtown Wichita. Property owners can petition the city to pave their roads if they’re able to pay. (Fernando Salazar/The Beacon)
Posted inLocal Government

Want your street paved or a sewer line in Wichita? Here’s how to make that happen.

Avatar photo by Celia Hack January 26, 2022December 12, 2022
Sedgwick County residents can comment publicly at County Commission meetings, pictured above, during the public agenda every Wednesday except the last of the month. (Alex Unruh/The Beacon)
Posted inLocal Government

Have your voice heard: How to participate in Sedgwick County government meetings

Avatar photo by Celia Hack November 17, 2021December 12, 2022
Wichita community members can make their voices heard at City Council meetings the first three Tuesdays of each month at City Hall, pictured above at 455 N. Main St.
Posted inLocal Government

Showing up and speaking up: How to participate in Wichita city government meetings

Avatar photo by Celia Hack November 16, 2021December 12, 2022
The Derby Board of Education listens to a member of the public during its meeting on Monday.
Posted inEducation

How to attend, watch or comment at Wichita-area school board meetings

Avatar photo by Rafael Garcia October 27, 2021December 12, 2022
Posted inLocal Government

How to cast your ballot in Wichita school board, city council races

Avatar photo by Stefania Lugli October 22, 2021December 12, 2022
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How to be a Wichita whistleblower: What to do when things go wrong

Avatar photo by Stefania Lugli August 10, 2021December 12, 2022

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