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Commission adopts joint 2025 legislative platform with regional partners; some commissioners call for sharper specificity
Summary
Sedgwick County and regional partners adopted a joint 2025 legislative platform focused on economic development, housing and infrastructure. Several commissioners supported the platform but urged staff and partners to identify specific statutory asks and measurable goals to improve effectiveness at the Statehouse.
The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt a joint 2025 legislative platform developed with the City of Wichita, the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Wichita Partnership, REAP (Regional Economic Area Partnership) and Wichita State University.
Assistant County Manager Tanya Cole presented the final platform, which lists six priorities grouped under economic development, housing and infrastructure. The platform calls for support of education, childcare and workforce policies that spur job creation; for policies and tax-credit options aimed at…
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