Local Election Forums
Notes by Linda Shriver
The forum featured Sedgwick County Commission candidates Jeff Blubaugh and Sarah Lopez, with housing as the main topic. Both candidates discussed property taxes, homelessness, and Rural Housing Incentive District, RHID, offering different approaches to address these issues.
Notes by Debbie Haslam
Celeste Racette and Stephanie Wise discussed affordable housing, property taxes, and homelessness, with both supporting the Housing First program. Racette focused on her financial expertise and government collaboration, while Wise emphasized tax reform and real estate experience.