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Is Comparison Always Bad? by Patty LaRoche

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Patty LaRoche. 2023.
Author: A Little Faith Lift…Finding Joy Beyond Rejection
www.alittlefaithlift.com
AWSA (Advanced Writers & Speakers Assoc.)

Over the Christmas holidays, Dave and I drove to Nevada, Arizona and Colorado. Countless times, we were stuck behind a semi-truck, inching its way up a mountain pass.  If not that, double yellow lines prevented us from passing, and even where they didn’t interfere, it was difficult to see around the larger truck.  We had no idea if there was a fleet of other semis in front of that one.

We commented on how much easier it is to drive in Mexico where those large trucks pull over onto the shoulder and put their left blinker on, indicating it is safe for the vehicle behind to pass.  Why hasn’t that caught on in America?  I mean, it is such a friendly gesture, not to mention a time-saver for those of us who are always in a hurry.  Think of the benefits.

Comparison is so easy, yet it can be a dangerous game, can’t it?  Just as soon as I focus on what our country lacks, I have to remind myself of all it offers that is far superior to others.  We Americans know that the list is endless…which is why so many people are trying to come here to live.  Yes, even from Mexico.

Teddy Roosevelt called comparison “the thief of joy.”  So, why is it human nature to want what someone else has? Their hair.  Talent.  Sense of humor.  Charisma.  Height.  Weight.  Self-discipline.  Marriage. Walk with the Lord.

 

The problem with too many comparisons is they aren’t based in reality.  If I’m feeling “less than” because my kids have colored the walls with each other’s blood or the laundry is piled on the living room floor or the smell of burnt spaghetti sauce lingers in the air, all the while comparing myself to my friend on Facebook with the perfectly decorated house whose kids are sitting upright on the couch, smiling and holding hands, I’m in trouble.

We risk exposing ourselves to either pride or low self-esteem when we compare ourselves to others, but there is a type of comparison that can move us toward good…toward God.  I know two Christian women whom I want to emulate.  By comparison, I fail.  They are gentle, kind, soft-spoken, non-judgmental and unselfish.  I need improvement in all five of those areas.  I learn from those ladies and admire them.  Romans 9:21 tells us that God is the potter; we are the clay. I love that He has molded these women with such a beautiful, generous faith.  They make me want to be a better person.  Still, they are not perfect. Romans 3:23 makes that clear.  All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

When we are tempted to compare, we need only to look to Jesus, knowing that He is holy and good and we are not.  1 Peter 2:22 ESV tells us so: He (Jesus) committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.  He is the only model we need to follow, so the next time we’re tempted to want what someone else has or to be like someone else, we need to change our focus to the One who is “more than.”  With that, we cannot fail.

 

Bourbon County, Government

Uniontown City Council Minutes of December 12

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The Regular Uniontown Council Meeting on December 12, 2023 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 8:00PM, due to schedule conflict with school activity, by Mayor Jurgensen.  Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger (8:01), Josh Hartman, Amber Kelly, and Bradley Stewart.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were City Treasurer Charlene Bolinger, City Superintendent Bobby Rich and City Clerk Sally Johnson.

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

Mayor Jurgensen presented a plaque of appreciation to outgoing councilmember Josh Hartman

 

404 Washington repair followup – Mr O’Dell did not appear.  Exterior of structure is not completed but has been made safe and secure.  Exterior and interior work is continuing.

 

USD 235, Vance Eden – Mr Eden forgot after the music program.  He wanted to address the council about support for a proposed grant project to construct preschool/daycare classrooms, office spaces, and community space for fitness center and computer lab.

 

CITIZENS REQUEST

None

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0 to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1), in order to discuss performance and job duties of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at 8:12PM

 

Meeting resumed at 8:12PM, no action taken.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Treasurer Bolinger present the November 2023 Treasurer’s Report.  Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $393,424.49, Receipts $38,253.45, Transfers Out $3,026.00, Expenditures $184,870.35, Checking Account Closing Balance $243,781.59. Bank Statement Balance $252,410.86, including Checking Account Interest of $71.68, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $8,629.27, Reconciled Balance $243,781.59.  Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $33,562.47, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $20,047.08, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $33,841.33, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $331,232.47. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $869.87, and Utility CDs $1,049.90 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $1,919.77.  Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of November 2023, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0.  November Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00; for Total Transfers of $3,026.00.  Net Loss for the month of November $149,642.90, Year-to-Date Net Loss $99,770.38.  Budget vs Actual Water Fund YTD Revenue $109,948.84 (90.0%), Expenditures $103,590.71 (64.7%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $33,931.68 (92.0%), Expenditures $27,021.56 (65.6%); Gas Fund YTD Revenue $120,906.83 (77.2%), Expenditures $120,058.49 (53.3%); General Fund YTD Revenue $170,695.62 (114.0%), Expenditures $142,559.66 (77.0%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $8,152.71 (109.3%), Expenditures $8,841.12 (75.6%).  The December 2023 estimated payables to date in the amount of $69,435.50 were presented.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0, to approve Consent Agenda as amended:

  • Minutes of November 14, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and November 27, 2023 Special Meeting
  • Treasurer’s Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

City Superintendent Rich reported a sewer issue at 100 Second St.  It is unsure whether the leaking line is the city’s or the property owners.  Council directed him to determine the ownership of the line and fix if it is the city’s line.

He reported that the labor for the water valve replacement is estimated at $4,720 and estimated to be 12 weeks out.

 

Motion by Hartman, Second by Ervin, Approved 4-0 to table labor for valve replacement until January meeting

 

Rich asked about a water meter replacement plan.  This will be put on the January agenda under new business.

 

Codes Enforcement Officer Coyan was not in attendance.  Johnson reported that Animal Control Officer is monitoring the dogs at large on Washington Street and taking appropriate action.

 

Clerk Johnson received a request for donation for SOS (Send Off Seniors) party.  Historically the city donates $100.

 

Motion by Kelly, Second by Ervin, Approved 5-0 to donate $100 to 2024 SOS Party

 

Johnson asked to not renew Zoom subscription.  It has been used twice in the last three years.  Council agreed to non-renew as we can always reactivate if needed.  She did receive a late notice for renewal of smoothwall and did get it paid and renewed.

She also gave an update from the December 5 KDHE public meeting on the Lead Service Line Inventory being required by EPA and KDHE.  KDHE does have grants available for assistance in getting accurate information for the inventory.  Midwest Assistance Program (MAP) also has technical assistance available.  She will be attending a MAP webinar in January.  Some of the testing processes are changing and the acceptable level will be reduced from 15ppb to 10ppb

She provided governing body with a resource pamphlet from League of Kansas Municipalities and asked to not comply with request for Economic Development Survey as city has not expended anything for economic development.  Clerk was directed to order a 2024 Governing Body Handbook for new councilmember.

Animal Control Officer Binford wanted to express her appreciation for the gift and council support.

Johnson also thanked the council for allowing her to be City Clerk.

 

COUNCIL REPORT

Councilman Ervin – nothing

Councilwoman Esslinger – nothing

Councilman Hartman – again conveyed his appreciation to other governing body members and city staff as his term is ending.

Councilwoman Kelly – nothing

Councilman Stewart – nothing

Mayor Jurgensen – nothing

 

OLD BUSINESS

Placemaking project – Blue Cross Blue Shield will present $10,000 grant check on December 18.  Contractor is planning to begin as soon as weather permits.

 

Pond Project – contractor has contoured bank and is waiting on County to deliver rock.  County rock crusher is broken down at this time.  Mayor Jurgensen has given KDWPT biologist Don George an update on progress and discussed with him the weeds growing in the riprap on the west side.  It is recommended to not spray with roundup or glyphosate.  Mr George would like to view the areas of weeds and make herbicide recommendation.

 

NEW BUSINESS

2024 CMB off premises renewal-Union Station –

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to renew Union Station’s CMB off premises license for 2024

 

Procurement Policy – after discussion, policy does not need changed.  The wording on the invitation for bid needs to state that bid opening will be (up to 10 days) before council meeting and will be awarded at council meeting.

 

Financial/Utility Software – Clerk Johnson contacted four companies for quotes – Tyler Technologies, one time fees $60,570, annual fees $20,645; MuniBilling, one time fees $2,390, annual fees $5,208; gWorks, one time fees $1,500, annual fee $2,030; and Edmunds, one time fees $10,000-12,000, annual fees $7,000.  She recommended gWorks as they have the lowest quote plus we already use gWorks desktop Utility Billing module.  There will be no onboarding/implementation cost for utility billing.  All quotes are for cloud-based software.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0 to purchase gWorks Finance Hub and Utility Billing Hub cloud-based software

 

Employee Benefits-Health Insurance – Clerk Johnson presented the three options she found.  None can be used until we have an employee to insure.  Once an employee is hired, she recommends KMIT as the best option for long term health benefits.

 

Moved by Kelly, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0, to adjourn at 9:59PM

Bourbon County, Government

Agenda for the Uniontown City Council on January 8 at 7 p.m.

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CALL TO ORDER AT ________ by _____________________________

ROLL CALL: 

___ Jess Ervin ___ Danea Esslinger ___ Amber Kelly ___ Mary Pemberton ___ Bradley Stewart

2023 Financials – December

01-24 Informational Items

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

Oath of office for newly elected councilmembers

 

 

CITIZENS REQUESTS

 

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Charlene Bolinger – Financial reports

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Minutes of December 12, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
  2. Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
  3. Destruction of records for 2013 and prior
  4. Resolution 2024-0108-1 – 2024 GAAP Waiver

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Superintendent:  Bobby Rich

Sewer issue at 100 Second St update

Sewer issue in alley between Hill and Clay

Water valve replacement update, labor cost estimate

 

Codes Enforcement: 

 

Clerk Report:  Sally Johnson  

New finance and utility billing software implementation

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Labs schedule of fees increase

 

COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Councilman Ervin –

Councilwoman Esslinger –

Councilman Kelly –

Councilwoman Pemberton –

Councilman Stewart–

Mayor Jurgensen –

 

OLD BUSINESS

Placemaking Project –

 

Pond Project –

 

NEW BUSINESS

Water Meter Replacement Plan –

 

ADJOURN Time ____________ Moved by ______________, 2nd ___________________, Approved ___________

Obituary

Obituary of Lavone Page

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Lavone Page, age 93, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the Guest Home Estates in Ft. Scott.  She was born June 7, 1930, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Roy B. Cox and Nellie C. Robinson Cox.

Lavone married Walter Tom Page on July 15, 1946, at Ft. Scott.  Lavon was a devoted wife and mother.  Once her children were all in school, Lavon worked for a time at Elmer’s Café and also cleaned house for Ft. Scott residents.  She later worked for the Kansas Gift Shop where one of her duties was making their famous fudge.  Lavone loved to travel, and she went on many trips with her family.  She made numerous trips throughout the United States and traveled to the United Kingdom and France.  Lavone enjoyed music.  She played the guitar and harmonica and later in life took piano lessons.  She regularly attended the Ft. Scott Jubilee and also attended other area music performances.  Lavone was a member of the Hiattville United Methodist Church.

 

Survivors include a daughter, Lois Brillhart (Dale) of Mapleton, Kansas and a son, Thomas Page (Jonna) of Mountain Home, Idaho; two daughters-in-law, Lynda Page and Beverly Page; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Lavone was preceded in death by her husband, Walt, on March 24, 1999.  She was also preceded in death by two sons, Steven Page and Billy Page, a granddaughter, Sherrie Page; three brothers, Ed, Lee and George Cox and a sister, Dorothy Coleman.

 

Rev. Carl Ellis will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 10th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Tuesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Hiattville United Methodist Church or to the Guest Home Estates Activity Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chpael, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Business, Fort Scott

Local Sonic App Is Currently Not Functioning

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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM OUR LOCAL

FORT SCOTT SONIC DRIVE-IN

January 4, 2024

SONIC APP UPDATE

FORT SCOTT LOCATION

To our customers who we consider friends…

The Sonic app for the Fort Scott location

is currently down and we are working diligently

with the powers that be to rectify the issue.

It is not a fix that can be controlled locally.

We do not turn the app on and off at discretion.

The issue is technological and beyond our control.

We apologize for the inconvenience

and frustration this causes.

We are still OPEN for your favorite drinks,

burgers, fries, and ice cream treats!

A significant portion of our business operates

through the app and we greatly appreciate your

continued business during this time.

We will update you as soon as the app

for Sonic Fort Scott is available!

Thank you for your loyalty and business!

Click here for our website and menu!

John Horn, Jody Dell’ Antonia, and Team!

TO EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION OF YOUR SUPPORT

WE ANNOUNCE 1/2 PRICE DRINKS

THE REMAINDER OF TODAY 1/4/24!

WE ARE OPEN UNTIL 10PM.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Chamber Ribbon Cutting Jan. 11 at Freedom Fitness

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Join us for a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting

Freedom Fitness

Thursday, January 11th

8:00 am

15 S. National

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting Thursday, January 11th at 8 a.m. hosted by Freedom Fitness which will be held at their new business, 15 S. National Street. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

 

Any member business or organization wanting to host Chamber Coffee in 2023 is encouraged to contact the Chamber to save a date by calling 620-223-3566 or emailing [email protected].

Click here for their Facebook page!

We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
shown below!
FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
620-223-3566
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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Obituary

Obituary of Mark Meanor

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Mark Martin Meanor, age 48, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri.  He was born February 21, 1975, in Niskayuna, New York the son of Martin Wayne Meanor and Linda Lee DeLapp Meanor.

When Mark was young, the Meanor family moved from New York to Uniontown, Kansas.  Mark graduated from the Uniontown High School with the Class of 1993.  While growing up, summers were often spent with his grandpa in New York.  Many special memories where made on the banks of Lake Champlain.

Mark married Kate Wilson on June 16, 2001, at Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  Throughout his life, Mark worked primarily as a mechanic.  He enjoyed working on cars and always had a project going.  He was also a great fan of NASCAR.  Mark was a devoted husband and a loving father to his two children.  He enjoyed fishing and also helping his daughter with her horse.

 

Survivors include his wife, Kate and his two children, Claire Meanor and Cole Meanor all of the home.  Also surviving are his parents, Martin Meanor and Linda Meanor both of Ft. Scott; a brother, Michael Meanor of Uniontown, Kansas and several nieces and nephews.

 

Following cremation, a graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 11th at the Uniontown Cemetery.  Friends and family will meet at the cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to the Mark Meanor Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Gordon Parks Museum

         Gordon Parks Museum celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Fort Scott, Kan. – The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held Monday, January 15th at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College.

The day will begin with a Day of Service: Canned Food Drive. Canned and non-perishable (non-expired) food items for the Beacon Food Pantry in Fort Scott, Kansas, will be collected at the museum from 1:00p.m. – till 6:00p.m.

 

At 1:00p.m., A film showing of “In Remembrance of Martin”, a PBS home video documentary.

 

At 2:00 p.m., A film showing of “Martin”, a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Gordon Parks – This is a ballet tribute to Dr. King, written and directed by Gordon Parks.

 

Later that evening, the community is also invited to the Ellis Fine Arts Center for a free Soup Dinner that will be held at 5:00p.m. This includes soup, drink, dessert and birthday cake. Dinner and dessert will be provided by Great Western Dining. Also taking place that evening will be a Photo Promotion taken with “I Stand for Signs” provided by the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes.

Following the Soup Dinner at 6:00p.m. will be a music celebration performance in the fine arts theater, “Celebrating Every Voice”.  This will be an evening of celebration and tribute through music. Performances provided by local choirs and bands.  The Gordon Parks Museum will also be open 12:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

All events are free to attend and will take place at both the Gordon Parks Museum and Ellis Fine Arts center.

 

A full list of film showings and events can be found at https://www.gordonparkscenter.org/events. For more information call the Gordon Parks Museum at 620-223-2700 ext. 5850.

 

For more information call (620) 223-2700, ext. 5850, or email [email protected]

 

Bourbon County

Bo Co Coalition Minutes from January 3

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Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition

General Membership Meeting Minutes

 

January 3, 2024

 

 

  1. Welcome:  Twenty-one members representing nineteen agencies attended.  For the 2023 calendar year, the Coalition Board was able to assist 29 families, including 79 children with rent and utilities.  The Board voted to increase the monthly benefit available to $1,000.  The family swim pass applications will be ready before the first of April at Buck Run and The Beacon.

 

  1. Member Introductions and Announcements:
  • Clara Wicoff was unable to attend, but sent information concerning a summer internship with K-State Research. Billie Jo will forward the information to members.
  • Lea Kay Karleskint, K-State Research: The free “Walk With Ease” class will begin on January 8 at Buck Run Community Center; contact Lea Kay at 620-224-0182 or [email protected] to register.  Classes will be from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays until February 16.  Lea Kay is always looking for community partners for her nutrition classes; she only needs space, sink, and electricity.
  • Allen Schellack, Compassionate Ministries, Salvation Army, Ministerial Alliance: Allen announced that he and his family will be leaving Bourbon County to relocate in Georgia; he needs to find someone who cares about people to take over these ministries.  This year the Red Bucket Campaign for the Salvation Army raised enough to spend approximately $850 per month to help Bourbon County citizens.  Allen expressed thanks to all those who volunteered to ring the bells this Christmas season.
  • Lisa Robertson, CHC Community Health Worker and COPE (and Kylie Paulsen): They have been busy with Wash Wednesdays at the Washateria from 10-2; there is always a Community helper on site during these times to help clients with resources.  They will be  working with the east side laundry to provide free wash on the first Thursday of the month from 3 -6 pm.  These programs will run for at least one year.  The grant for COPE runs only through the end of May;  some job descriptions may change at that time.
  • Rachel Carpenter, HBCAT: PSU Small Business Development Center has new hours –  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9-4; Amy Sawyer will be the new person in the office.
  • Stephanie Herring, Family Resource Center; She is available to help with anything to make sure kids are receiving proper care for and are safe in their homes.
  • Christine Abbott, KansasWorks SEK: She is always looking for 16-24 year old young people who need help with employment issues, GED certifications, work study, etc.
  • Star Culp, Parents as Teachers: She has a waiting list for USD 234 but has openings in 235; contact Star through the Greenbush website.
  • Larry Jump, Community Liaison with SEKCAP: SEKCAP provides center and home based services for preschool children and parents.  Larry also uses his graphic design background to produce promotional items for SEKCAP.
  • Dawn Cubbison, Aetna Better Health: New 2024 brochures listing benefits and rewards for clients were distributied to members.
  • Elizabeth Schafer, CASA and Pioneer Kiwanis: These organizations need volunteers.
  • Lori Holman, American Red Cross: Lori has just begun her job as the account manager for the American Red Cross; she is in charge of nine counties.
  • Nick Johnson, USD 234 Pre-School: Nick announced that the district has recently purchased the former Family Physicians building on Horton Street to house the pre-school.  Once grant monies are received and remodeling completed, the pre-school will be able to serve 150-160 students.  The projected date for the pre-school to relocate is January 2025.
  • Patty Simpson, Fort Scott Housing Authority: At present there are only 13 applicants on the waitlist but they continue to  take applications.
  • Dee Dee LeFever, Community Liaison Greenbush: She is the resource person who helps match needs with services.  She will now also be helping on the Autism Team in order to provide more evaluation days each month.
  • Cheri Walrod: Fifteen core leaders are involved in the first session of Core Community; fund raising reached the goal for 2023; and families enjoyed several special adventures for the Christmas season.

 

  1. Program:  Tess Watson, founder of the Dream Big Little One project, Patti Street and Luann Nicoletti, project volunteers, shared how the program began in Tess’s kitchen making cinnamon rolls to raise funds and evolved into the 501c3 organization that it is at present. To date, the organization has helped over 1700 children obtain a bed complete with mattress, bedding, and comfort items.    Their mission is to provide clean, new or recycled beds and bedding for SE Kansas and SW Missouri children in need, free of charge.  Their need is help in donating bedding, new or gently used beds, or financial donations to help purchase said items.  The goal is to ensure that every child has a warm bed to rest his/her head.  To help with this project contact [email protected].

 

  1. Open Forum:

 

 

  1. Adjournment:  The next General Membership meeting will be February 7, 2024.

 

Government, Kansas

KS Tax Collections Below Estimate

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December Total Tax Collections at $1.043B;

3.4% Below Estimate

TOPEKA –The State of Kansas ends December 2023 with total tax collections at $1.043 billion. That is $36.9 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 3.8% from December 2022.

Individual income tax collections were $397.1 million. That is $17.1 million, or 4.5%, above the estimate, and up 5.9% from December 2022. Corporate income tax collections were $235.7 million. That is $39.3 million, or 14.3%, below the estimate and down 16.1% from December 2022.

“Withholding tax, the largest component of the individual income tax receipts, was 9.2% greater than December 2022”, said Secretary of Revenue Mark Burghart. “This comes as no real surprise as the growth is entirely consistent with recent findings of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which showed that personal income and earnings in Kansas grew during the second and third quarters of 2023 at some of the highest rates in the country.”

Secretary Burghart further observed that the corporate income tax receipts were lower than expected because there was one less deposit day this December compared to December 2022. Nearly $34.4 million was deposited on that additional day in December 2022.

Combined retail sales and compensating use tax receipts were $302.4 million, which is $5.6 million, or 1.8%, below the estimate and down $4.9 million, or 1.6%, from December 2022.

Click to here view the December 2023 revenue numbers.