Elections

Candidates tackle economic development issue
March 17, 2010
All eight candidates for Shawnee City Council agree: Increasing commercial development is crucial to Shawnee’s future.
Ward IV: Incumbent urges Council to be wise on incentives
12:01 a.m., March 10, 2010 Updated 10:41 a.m.
While financial incentives will be necessary to increase development in the city, Michelle Distler says the city will need to be cautious when handing them out.
Ward IV: Challenger shines positive light
March 10, 2010
To bring more businesses and developments to the city, Shawnee City Council candidate Lori Barngrover says Shawnee needs to project a positive image.
Ward III primary survivors ready to square off April 6
March 10, 2010
Both surprised that the incumbent in their race will not go on to the general election, Ward III Shawnee City Council candidates Dennis Kissinger and Jeff Vaught are now planning their next steps.
Ward I: Incumbent ready to fill big box stores
March 3, 2010
Looking at Shawnee’s economic development, one of the things that continues to worry Shawnee City Council member Dan Pflumm, is the open space created by former grocery stores.
Candidate’s focus on Shawnee first
March 3, 2010
In his ward, Shawnee City Council candidate Jim Neighbor said residents trying harder to keep their money in Shawnee could be a big help to increasing economic development.
Morris pushes involvement
March 3, 2010
With years of community service and activism all around Shawnee under his belt, David Morris says he’s ready to step into an even bigger leadership position as a Shawnee City Council member.
Goode: tax abatements key
March 3, 2010
After 33 years on the Shawnee City Council, Frank Goode says he’s seen it all. That experience will come in handy as the city wades through its current difficulties related to the recession, he said.
Ward III: Kissinger, Vaught in, Straub out
Voters opt for challengers over incumbent in Ward III Council primary
March 3, 2010
An incumbent was unseated by two challengers in Tuesday’s Ward III primary election for Shawnee City Council.
Voters oust incumbent in Ward III primary
12:00 a.m., March 2, 2010 Updated 08:44 p.m.
Shawnee City Council Ward III voters advanced two challengers — Dennis Kissinger and Jeff Vaught —to the April election, and in so doing ousted incumbent City Council member Kevin Straub.
Hopeful pushes business growth
February 24, 2010
For Jeff Tollman, economic development is one of the most important issues facing Ward III.
Candidate wants to ease tax burden
February 24, 2010
The tax rate western Shawnee residents face is the most important issue in Ward III, Shawnee City Council candidate Jeff Vaught said.
Challenger offers city experience
February 17, 2010
Dennis Kissinger says clear direction and a good working relationship between the Shawnee City Council and staff will be key as the city moves forward through tough economic times.
Ward III: Incumbent wants leaner city budget
February 17, 2010
Going through the city’s expenses with a fine-tooth comb will be part of what it takes to help the city run on a lean budget in the coming years, says Kevin Straub, incumbent candidate for Ward III Shawnee City Council.
Fourth Ward III candidate wants to support hometown
February 1, 2010
Jeff Tollman, the last candidate to file for Shawnee City Council’s Ward III seat, said he wanted to run in order to get more involved in the city.

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