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Robert Layton

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Name: Robert Layton

First reported Jun 15 2013 - Updated Jun 15 2013 - 1 reports

BRIEF: City of Wichita hires new human resources director

The city of Wichita has hired a new director for its human resources department.Chris Bezruki is set to start on July 8, City Manager Robert Layton announced Friday in a city news release. Bezruki currently holds the same position for the city of Champaign, ... [Published Individual.com - Jun 15 2013]

Entities: Van Williams, Wichita, Robert Layton, Sarah Gilbert

First reported Jun 08 2013 - Updated Jun 08 2013 - 1 reports

City Council weighs importance, message of shutting off Wichita’s fountains to conserve water

Shutting off or curtailing the flow of Wichita’s fountains sends a message, but two City Council members have distinctly different views of that message.Pete Meitzner says it works against the city’s image and quality of life.Janet Miller says it shows ... [Published Wichita Eagle - Jun 08 2013]

Entities: Wichita, Robert Layton, Drought

First reported Jun 05 2013 - Updated Jun 05 2013 - 1 reports

Wichita to cut its own water use as it copes with drought

City officials figure if they’re going to ask residents to conserve water, they had better step up and practice what they’re preaching.“Lead by example,” said Alan King, director of public works and utilities.So his department, park and recreation and ... [Published Wichita Eagle - Jun 05 2013]

Entities: Drought, Wichita, Robert Layton, Irrigation

First reported Jun 02 2013 - Updated Jun 03 2013 - 1 reports

Questions, answers about proposed city water conservation plan

The Wichita EagleUpdated Sunday, June 2, 2013, at 7:05 a.m.commentsWichita water customers have gotten just a sample of the city’s push for water conservation, city officials say.It’s one of the most frequent questions floating around Wichita since the ... [Published Wichita Eagle - Jun 02 2013]

Entities: Wichita, Water Conservation, Wholesale

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Wichita might fine residents over use of water

_ Wichita officials will consider imposing fines of $1,000 per month on residents and businesses that use too much water as part of a short-term plan to respond to dwindling water supplies.The water conservation plan was unveiled Wednesday by city officials ... [Published Lawrence Journal-World - May 24 2013]

Entities: Wichita, Aquifer, Water Conservation

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Paul Gray

Wichita leaders: Numbers show progress in private downtown investment

The Wichita EaglecommentsPrivate investment has outpaced public investment in downtown Wichita by more than 6 to 1 since a plan for downtown revitalization was unveiled in 2010, according to numbers released Thursday by city officials.Private investment ... [Published Wichita Eagle - May 24 2013]

Entities: Wichita, Robert Layton, Carl Brewer, Paul Gray

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Wichita faces three years of budget deficits, official says

The Wichita EaglecommentsWichita city officials continue to face three years of significant budget deficits, according to a budget planning update Tuesday from the city’s finance staff.The current budget year continues to run at a $1.4 million deficit, ... [Published Wichita Eagle - May 21 2013]

Entities: Wichita, Robert Layton, Budget Deficit