Lifelong Wichitan Sally Hayes loves her home, and her city.
A retired elementary school librarian, the 78-year old Hayes enjoys the mixed culture of her neighborhood on the southeast side of Wichita between Greenwich Road and Webb Road. She’s lived there 30 years, as have many of her neighbors.
As a senior on a fixed income, it can be hard to deal with rising costs of living, including property taxes. About two years ago, Hayes was shaken when she received a letter informing her that her annual property tax bill would increase by $300 each month. For the first time ever, she worried about her financial stability…