Apr 16, 2026 | Elections, Kansas Issues, Taxes, Transparency, Voting
By: Charlotte O’Hara Good morning!! Another week on the campaign trail, what a privilege it is to have to go out and visit with Kansans of all walks of life. Saturday morning, nice and early (8:00 a.m.) I had the honor of addressing the Jefferson County...
Apr 8, 2026 | Elections, JoCo Budget, JoCo Spending, Kansas Issues, Public Safety, Safety, Taxes, Transparency, Voting
By: Charlotte O’Hara First, I will opine on Pride Month, our annual pilgrimage to the grim side of life, then President Trump’s reversal on cutting Planned Parenthood Title X funds, next more of an explanation of PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) and last...
Mar 31, 2026 | Elections, Kansas Issues, Transparency, Voting
By: Charlotte O’Hara I am writing this on the first day of Holy Week. Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, Palm Sunday, is past. Now on the road before us lies the Last Supper, Gethsemane, Judas’ betrayal, Peter’s 3 denials, the...
Mar 24, 2026 | Elections, Kansas Issues, Transparency, Voting
By: Charlotte O’Hara Good Morning!! First, please ASAP contact your state senator and DEMAND that they vote NO on HB 2793 (the Sports Authority), which may be introduced as a conference committee report meaning no debate or amendments will be...
Mar 17, 2026 | Elections, JoCo Budget, JoCo Spending, Kansas Issues, Property Taxes, Taxes, Transparency, Voting
By: Charlotte O’Hara With Representative Sean Tarwater, Chairman of the Kansas House Commerce Committee, getting his marching orders from billionaire Clark Hunt to pass the Sports Authority or the Chiefs’ deal is DEAD, the debacle continues to dominate...
Mar 10, 2026 | Elections, JoCo Budget, JoCo Spending, Kansas Issues, Property Taxes, Taxes, Transparency, Voting
By: Charlotte O’Hara Here are the average percent increases in 6 counties across Kansas. Note, Johnson County has by far the most information on real estate values. Johnson County: residential – +6.38%, apartments – +11.66%, office – minus...
