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Tag: DIY Democracy

Wichita city council members in a meeting.
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DIY Democracy: How to run for City Council or mayor in Wichita

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner February 16, 2023June 1, 2023

Candidates who want to run for City Council or mayor have a lot of information to dissect and understand and a lot of tasks to complete. A detail as small as where you place your yard sign can be dictated by city ordinances.  Getting the essential information isn’t easy. It’s not readily available online. It […]

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DIY Democracy: How to run for school board in Wichita

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner February 10, 2023February 13, 2023

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