Wichita Forward did not allow public questions or comments about the group’s 1% sales tax proposal at a forum Monday night after the plan was met with strong opposition last week both at a forum and at a city council meeting.
And the group would not release survey data supporting its claim that the sales tax proposal is based on what Wichitans want, despite requests from at least two city council members.
Residents who spoke at the Dec. 9 council meeting voiced concern about a lack of transparency in the group’s seven-year, $850 million proposal to fund a new performing arts center, a convention center expansion, public safety projects and Century II renovations while providing money to fight homelessness and lower property taxes…