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Budget Battle at Sedgwick County | Wichita News
Sedgwick County’s 2027 budget hit $657 million, sparking debate as Commissioner Jim Howell was the only no vote. The big controversy? A proposed $800K+ boost for K-State Extension—focused on youth, farming, and senior programs—was tabled, with Chairman Jeff Blubaugh pushing hard for it while Howell urged exploring fundraising or user contributions instead. Meanwhile, the Intrust Bank Arena’s reserve fund is dangerously low, prompting a compromise: $2 million from the general fund to shore it up, despite Howell’s push for alternative revenue like Wichita’s hotel tax—and Baty’s insistence the…
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