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I agree Steve. I do find it interesting that the last sentence was added to the story though. It's almost like it's expected to pass and getting the petition started early.

January 24, 2012 at 9:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lyon County Commission votes on joining Frontier Extension District

Paccifier - I was reading this forum and thinking to myself that it sounded like Kansas had smarter representatives. You beat me to it! Awesome comment...

Meth - Although Richie is annoying, I would encourage you to just ignore her and let it go. You are being baited and falling for it hook, line and sinker. If you quit responding, she will eventually go away....

January 17, 2012 at 3:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Kansas Law Allows People Under 21 to drink

Yes, I still remember when she thought we needed to tag all the kegs purchased with the info to trace back to who actually bought it. Everyone tried to tell her that keg sales would drop off drastically and case sales would skyrocket. Guess what happened???

January 12, 2012 at 9 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City discusses rental codes

What create describes in the military system is great. In theory, that's the way it's supposed to work in the private sector too. The problem is the military has one thing I don't over the tenant, control over their paycheck. I wouldn't be so opposed to havimg these inspections if I had control over my tenant's paycheck. I don't feel that my tenants should have to pay for these inspections though. (yes, they will for those of you arguing. I, and every other landlord in the city, will raise rent to cover these inspections therefore passing the cost to the tenant.)

I have rentals from $300 at the cheapest to $1300 at the most expensive. The cheaper the rent, the worse the tenants take care of it. This has been my experience anyway. I quit doing Section 8 because of their inspections. The tenant NEVER cleaned the bathtub and so naturally mildew started growing in it. I got cited for mildew growing in the tub. Excuse me? I pay for their poor housekeeping habits? not a chance. I kicked them out, remodeled the whole unit and now hqve good tenants. The tenants also don't want inspections like that because they know their rent will increase if I have to pay for it. That $300 a month is all they can afford, so we work together when something needs fixed. Government intervention not needed. That's how its supposed to work.

Please pardon any typos. I tried to Proof, but am typing on my phone. Kind of hard to see.

December 2, 2011 at 7:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City discusses rental codes

Here we go again. I just love knee jerk reactions when a tragedy happens. I also love suits telling people how to run their business. They always know better than the business owner.

Was this a tragedy? Absolutely. Was it the landlord's fault? Doesn't appear that way (but I'm not in town hearing all the rumors either, just what the Gazette printed).

You cannot rent the Taj Mahaul(sp) at $100 a month. You tend to get what you pay for. To put all these new codes in will only raise rents, then the tenants will complain and moan that rent is too high. Heat, water, hot water, toilet, stuff like that, ok. Much more, it's an ugly consequence you are asking for. Mandatory inspections? With what money? The landlord you say? Remember that higher rent thing???

December 1, 2011 at 8:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Kansas Board of Regents members ask about fire safety for students

Blue_Dog - You are more than welcome to purchase one of these "sub standard" houses, fix it up and get rich yourself.....

Very sad situation indeed. However, "stuff" just does happen sometimes....

November 2, 2011 at 8:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lyon County sales tax to drop to 8.3 percent today

8.3%. Absolutely ridiculous as I said on another thread. Unbelievable it is over 8%. Remember to Shop Emporia First though!

October 1, 2011 at 5:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

What’s in store for the Lyon County Fairgrounds

Typical. Get a temporary tax expired and before it even goes away, they are already talking about putting it back in. The sales tax rate where I live is 7.3% and that is ridiculous. I can't believe Emporia ever got their above 8%.

September 30, 2011 at 9:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Spangles coming

They aren't bad, but they are a pretty penny for fast food. Not sure Emporia will support it long term.

September 29, 2011 at 6:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Dollars, political support needed to restore passenger rail

90 min to Wichita??? I can drive it faster than that. Wonder what the ticket cost would be.

September 28, 2011 at 9:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )