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Wichita staff schedule Topeka testimony and flag state legislative moves on taxes, elections

Wichita City Council · January 24, 2026
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City staff said the House Tax Committee scheduled a sales‑tax/food‑tax hearing at 3:30 p.m. next Wednesday and requested who will provide oral or written testimony; staff also flagged a Senate constitutional amendment on property-tax caps and a House proposal to move local elections to even years and allow party labels on ballots.

City staff updated council members on state legislative activity in Topeka and the city’s participation. Staff advised that the House Tax Committee scheduled a hearing on the sales‑tax/food‑tax bill at 3:30 p.m. next Wednesday and that the city will provide testimony. Staff said written testimony must be submitted by 3:30 p.m.…

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