Bel Aire, Kansas City Building 2006

Economic Development

Economic Development
Business development is important to a city’s tax base and the overall quality of life. Incentives are often offered to stimulate such development such as tax breaks, special financing. Should a full time person be hired to promote economic development? Please click here to view or post your comments on this issue

Central Park
The past governing body felt Bel Aire was rapidly running out of room for development. Wichita was gradually, through annexation, surrounding Bel Aire. The council believed in order to maintain their independence from the City of Wichita, they had to grow and expand its boundaries and tax base. Please click here to view or post your comments on this issue.