Wichita Forward, a 501 (c) (4) non profit organization, is a non-partisan coalition of business and community leaders whose singular aim is to advocate for ideas that advance the flourishing …

16 hours ago · Wichita City Council members gave their final approval for the ballot measure Dec. 16. The $850 million sales tax proposal was first made public by Wichita Forward in late …

Nov 26, 2025 · Aaron Bastian, Ben Hutton and Jon Rolph formed Wichita Forward to back a 1-cent sales tax raising $850M over seven years for safety and conventions.

Dec 17, 2025 · City leaders raised concerns about transparency and public engagement. Article Summary: Wichita Forward, a coalition backing a seven-year, $850 million, 1 percent sales tax …

Dec 8, 2025 · Wichita Forward, who is proposing a 1% sales tax, held a public informational session to discuss the intentions of the proposal. Wichita residents in attendance expressed a …

Nov 26, 2025 · Wichita Forward is a 501 (c) (4) non-profit comprised of local businesses and community leaders with the goal of helping Wichita flourish. They’re proposing a 1% sales tax, …

Dec 16, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 10, 2025 · Residents could vote in March whether to enact a 1 cent city sales tax for the next seven years. The revenue would be directed at public safety, housing and cultural investments.

Dec 16, 2025 · Wichita Forward is proposing a 1% sales tax exactly like this and says the extra money paid would fund city improvements. "We walked in saying, we hear the voices of the …

Dec 16, 2025 · One of the most popular elements of the proposal is property tax relief. The idea is simple: raise money through a sales tax so the city does not have to collect as much through …