Mayor Mayans
Mayor Mayans
cities community county entire finding jail open partner problem remain ways work
We remain open to finding ways that we can partner on this problem but the jail is a community jail, it's not just Sedgwick County, it's not just Wichita but it's for the entire community and the entire county and the cities in county so it behooves all of us to work on the problem.
beyond challenge economic great health immediate looked problem solving tremendous
We had a tremendous challenge, not just an economic challenge but a health challenge. We looked beyond solving the immediate problem and thought of it as a great opportunity.
changes city expensive felt order original preserve projects side suggested
Some of the original changes were suggested by the city in order to preserve some of the taxpayer's dollars. We felt like the projects were more expensive on the city side of the ledger.
citizens demand number
I think the area... has been underserved for a number of years. The citizens have the right to demand better protection.
activity crack deal gang hiding houses illegal
As we crack down on gang activity, we have to often deal with the hiding places, houses where illegal activity is occurring.