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SUMMARY:The Wichita City Council Special Election
DESCRIPTION:This election is only open to voters who live within city limits of Wichita. \nVoters will have three ways to vote – early\, by mail or in person! Election Day voting will be held from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at your assigned polling location. \nBallot Question\nPROPOSITION NO. 1 – CITY-WIDE RETAILERS’ SALES TAX \nShall the following be adopted? \n\nShall the City of Wichita\, Kansas\, be authorized\, pursuant to S.A. 12-187 et seq.\, to impose a one percent (1.0%) city-wide retailers’ sales tax to be effective July 1\, 2026\, and which will terminate no later than June 30\, 2033\, the revenues derived therefrom to be applied as follows?\n\nAn amount not to exceed $225 million dollars of such tax applied to Public Safety costs for support of City police and fire facility construction and maintenance\, the acquisition of vehicles\, apparatus and equipment and other purposes related to providing Police and Fire Services for the City;\nAn amount not to exceed $250 million dollars of such tax applied to pay the costs for Revitalization of Century II (not to exceed $25 Million) and Upgraded and Expanded Convention Center Improvements (not to exceed $225 Million);\nAn amount not to exceed $150 million dollars of such tax applied for Property Tax Relief;\nAn amount not to exceed $150 million dollars of such tax applied to establish a restricted-special fund\, with earnings from such fund to be reinvested into this special fund\, to support Homeless and Housing Services by funding affordable housing projects and programs\, shelter facilities\, a multi-agency center and its operations and related services for people experiencing homelessness; and\nAn amount not to exceed $75 million dollars of such tax applied for Development and Construction of a New Downtown Public Performing Arts Center.\n\n\n\n  \n                    Yes \n  \n                    No \nPrecincts Temporarily Moved\n\n\n\n\nOriginal Location\nReassigned Precincts & Temporary Location\nTemporary Polling Location Address\n\n\nCalvary Baptist Derby\n246 to Southeast High\n2641 S 127th St E\n\n\nCalvary Baptist Derby\n338 to Colonial Heights Church\n5200 S Broadway\n\n\nFirst Baptist Haysville\n317 to Colonial Heights Church\n5200 S Broadway\n\n\nGoddard Pathway\n544 & 549 to Evangel Presbyterian\n1545 S 135th St W\n\n\nMaize City Building\n528 to Life Church\n3210 N Maize Rd\n\n\nWestlink Church of Christ\n402 to Westwood Presbyterian\n8007 W Maple\n\n\nWestlink Church of Christ\n519 to West Evangelical Free\n1161 N Maize Rd\n\n\nWestlink Church of Christ\n522 to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton\n645 N 119th St W\n\n\nHeart of Christ Church\n104\, 105\, 129\, 130 to Linwood Rec\n1901 S Kansas\n\n\nHeart of Christ Church\n339 to New Hope Church\n1400 George Washington Dr\n\n\nSt. Anne’s Catholic Church\n418 to Alford Branch Library\n3447 S Meridian\n\n\nSt. Anne’s Catholic Church\n419 to Machinist Building\n3830 S Meridian Ave\n\n\nGirl Scouts Office\n102\, 137 to Edgemoor Rec\n5815 E 9th St N\n\n\nGrace Presbyterian Church\n110 to Plymouth Congregational\n202 N Clifton Ave\n\n\nGrace Presbyterian Church\n128 to Edgemoor Rec\n5815 E 9th St N\n\n\nNew Life Covenant Church\n103 to West High\n820 S Osage\n\n\nNew Life Covenant Church\n601 to Riverside Christian\n1001 Litchfield\n\n\nNew Life Covenant Church\n614 to Ability Point\n2919 W 2nd St N\n\n\nHoly Cross Lutheran Church\n220 & 223 to East Point Church of Christ\n747 N 127th St E\n\n\nHoly Cross Lutheran Church\n228 to Church of the Magdalen\n12626 E 21st St N
URL:https://scgrassrootsdems.com/event/the-wichita-city-council-special-election/
CATEGORIES:Election
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SUMMARY:Washington Days
DESCRIPTION:Washington Days – Kansas State Democratic Convention \nKansas Democratic Party – Federal — Donate via ActBlue
URL:https://scgrassrootsdems.com/event/washington-days/
LOCATION:Hotel Topeka At City Center\, Hotel Topeka At City Center\, Topeka\, KS\, 66612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:SCGD Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome. \n“May your troubles be less\, and your blessings be more\, and\nnothing but happiness come through your door.” -Traditional \nCorned Beef and Cabbage\, sorry\, no green beer. Make no mistake\, \nyou’ll want to be here. \nA Corned Beef & Cabbage fundraiser meal will be served \nbefore/during the meeting for a suggested donation of $10.\nAdditional treats are always welcome.  \nGood food\, good people and a great cause.\nThank you for helping support local Grassroots work. \nFeatured speakers are:\nProfessor Russell Arben Fox & Noah Taylor.\nMore detail below. \nAttending candidates are welcome to briefly speak after Noah. We encourage candidates to attend and speak at Grassroots Democrats meetings. \nSEIU\n3340 W Douglas Ave\nWichita\, KS  67203 \nMonday\, March 9th\nMeet & Greet at 6:00 PM\nMeeting starts at 6:30 PM\nGuests are welcome and encouraged!\nBring a Friend! \nSpeakers: Professor Russell Arben Fox & Noah Taylor \nGrassroots Democrats’ main speaker this month is Professor Russell Arben Fox\, Friends University\, who will speak on “Grassroots Activities in 2026.” He is an expert on local and urban democracy and frequently comments on Kansas and Wichita politics through multiple media outlets and is an associate editor of the blog “Front Porch Republic.” \n \nThe primary candidate speaker in March is Noah Taylor\, who is contemplating running for the Kansas Senate this year. He is a U.S. Army veteran\, small business owner\, and co-founder of Leading Kansas. Growing up in El Dorado in a union household\, he now lives in Kechi with his wife\, a nurse\, and two children. \n \nAny candidates are welcome to briefly speak after Noah. We encourage candidates to attend and speak at Grassroots Democrats meetings. \n 
URL:https://scgrassrootsdems.com/event/scgd-member-meeting-17/
LOCATION:SEIU\, 3340 W Douglas Ave\, Wichita\, KS\, 67203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:SCDW Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SCDW meets every second Thursday of the month. This month’s meeting is Thursday\, February 12th\, at Felipe’s Restaurant\, 3434 West Central Ave. in Wichita(The meeting starts at 6:30\, but feel free to join some of us at 5pm for dinner and conversation) \nOur speakers will be Wichita-based community organizer and civic advocate Shannon Boone and ACLU Director of Policy and Research Logan Demond.  Candidates Jennifer Day and Marty Tuley will also be joining us so be sure to come early and get acquainted with our guests.  Please just tell the hostess you are with Democratic Women\, and you will be directed to our area at the back of the restaurant.   \nJennifer is running to be the Kansas Secretary of State. She has been a volunteer with the Johnson County Democratic Party since 2019\, the Johnson County Election Office since 2018\, and served as the vice president for the local chapter of the League of Women Voters in 2023 – 2024. She is also a member of the Kansas Federation of Democratic Women\, and the Greater KC Women’s Political Caucus. Jennifer also served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2020 – 2021. In her professional life\, she worked as an executive assistant for various corporations for 15 years before starting her own interior design and real estate investment business in 2013. \nMarty Tully is a candidate for Governor of Kansas and is a fourth-generation Kansan with deep roots in our state’s soil and values. He grew up throwing hay\, chasing cattle\, and learning life’s lessons in the classroom and on the football field. His family is made up of farmers\, public school teachers\, and working folks who believe in showing up\, telling the truth\, and doing what’s right — even when it’s hard. \nSCDW dues are $30 per year. You may pay them by check at our meeting or on-line.  We appreciate any additional donations which we will give to help elect Democratic Women and others who share our values. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://scgrassrootsdems.com/event/scdw-member-meeting-15/
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SUMMARY:2026 Paddy's Day Parade Delano
DESCRIPTION:Walk with the Sedgwick County Democratic Party\n\n\n\n\n\n(9) 2026 Paddy Day Parade Delano | Facebook \nMeet at the Douglas Bridge by Century II by 11:30 \n\n\nBring candy\, wear your SCDP shirts\, show up and show out for our community!\n\nSunday\, March 14 at 11:30 a.m. – Please join us as we walk in the Delano St. Patrick’s Parade. Meet at the Douglas Bridge at 11:30 a.m.; the parade begins at noon. Bring wrapped candy and your Irish spirit! Our entry number is #33\, look for our SCDP Banner. This family-friendly event is always a crowd favorite\, and the route is short and easy to walk. Candidates may wear their promotional gear\, but please do not bring signs\, per the parade rules.
URL:https://scgrassrootsdems.com/event/2026-paddys-day-parade-delano/
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SUMMARY:SCDP Fish Fry
DESCRIPTION:SCDP Fish Fry \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent by Sedgwick County Democratic Party\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtichoke East – 2959 N Rock Rd\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Sedgwick County Democratic Party in jumpstarting the 2026 election campaign season! It’s critical we build up our warchest together to protect our progress and elect more Democrats in Sedgwick County\, and the work starts now. At our 3rd annual ticketed dinner fundraiser\, we’ll be enjoying delicious beer-battered fish and hush puppies with all the fixings while listening to live musical entertainment. Join old friends and meet fellow Kansas Democrats\, elected officials and candidates!\nFestivities will be hosted Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 from 2-5 p.m. at the Artichoke Sandwich bar East at 2959 N. Rock Rd on the first floor of Terra Cotta Tower at 29th & Rock.\nWe can’t wait to see you!\n\nPlease purchase your tickets early. As this is an election year\, we expect a large crowd and many candidates in attendance. We will provide outside overflow seating this year—consider bringing a folding or camp chair just in case.\n\nFOR TICKETS: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/thirdannualfishfry03222026\nAdults $20\nYoung Democrats $15\nBring your families — kids 10 and under eat free!
URL:https://scgrassrootsdems.com/event/scdp-fish-fry/
LOCATION:Artichoke East\, 2959 N Rock Rd\, Wichita\, KS\, 67226\, United States
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