Murguia Makes it Official, Launches Campaign for KCK Mayor With No Property Tax Hike Pledge January 14, 2013

Ann Murguia

Third District Commissioner Ann Murguia is opening here campaign for KCK with a pledge to make the government work better; oppose property tax increases and improve public safety.
He campaign had been expected after two-term mayor Joe Reardon announced he would not seek a third term.
The filing deadline is about two weeks away. The election is this spring.
“The goal is to get the residents in Wyandotte County what they need and want. I will continue to take a stand against higher taxes and work relentlessly to improve government services. Public safety is a priority with the residents of this community and it will continue to be a priority with me, “ Murguia said in a news release officially announcing her campaign.
Murguia said she’ll oppose property tax increases in Wyandotte County.
“They make our County non-competitive for many businesses. They hamper our ability to retain and grow our population. They are devastating to the family living pay check to pay check and it has had a major impact on the foreclosure rate in Wyandotte County. I demonstrated as a UG Commissioner that I will not vote for property tax increases and I will not support property tax increases as Mayor,” she said.
Murguia is the Executive Director of the Argentine Neighborhood development Association.
Two other Commission members, Nate Barnes and Mark Holland are also running for Mayor.