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Sedgwick County survey shows affordability worries; commissioners discuss county sales‑tax to offset property taxes
Summary
A Walker‑administered community survey of 6,171 residents found affordability and property taxes are top concerns while public safety scores high. Commissioners debated pursuing a 0.25% county sales tax to fund discretionary services and provide property‑tax relief and asked staff to prepare legislative positioning.
Sedgwick County staff on Dec. 16 reviewed preliminary results from a countywide community survey that found affordability and property taxes among residents’ top concerns while public safety remains the county’s strongest service.
Britney Bluthart of Walker told commissioners the online Qualtrics survey—open Nov. 6–Dec. 1 and promoted via 15,000 postcards, 75,000+ emails, 50,000 texts and other channels—returned 6,171 completed responses. "In total, we received 6,171 completed surveys, providing us with a strong dataset across districts and topic areas," Bluthart said.
The survey reported three headline findings: affordability under pressure (82% flagged affordability as a…
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