 | James M. Donnell M.D., FAAF (degree of Fellow awarded by the American Academy of Family Practice for distinguished service in the year 2000) is a charter member of the American Board of Family Practice; he trained in Internal Medicine and is board eligible in Occupational Medicine. He practiced medicine in Wichita for many years. Dr. Donnell’s experience in government began with the Wichita Board of Education #259 where he served for 11 years during the integration of the schools. He was the elected to the Wichita City Commission for two four year terms and was elected Mayor twice. He is running for the office of County Commission of the 1st District. When elected he plans to work with the other commissioners, the Sedgwick County Staff, the City of Wichita, and B.O.E. #259 to continue good government in the area. He will reduce waste, reduce duplication, and improve efficiency. Dr. Donnell enjoys travel, running, scuba diving, skiing, hiking, fishing and most outdoor sports as well as reading, writing, and painting. You may contact Mr. Donnell by e-mail: James.Donnell @sbcglobal.net or visit his web site at www.electjamesdonnellmd.com |
Sedgwick County
2006-10-01 15:05:00
Key issues for 1st district office
QUESTION: What are key issues that need addressed in the 1st district office in Sedgwick County?
ANSWER: When elected to the Sedgwick County commission my desire is to work with other commissioners, the Sedgwick County staff, and other braches of government on these key issues. Recycle. Solid waste deposal-landfill (now out of state) is expensive and wasteful. We need to recycle using systems that work and are in place elsewhere in the United States, and Canada. Truck-side sorting and 70-75 of all wastes, solid and organic, can be and is done in California at the same cost as ours. We need to protect further our water supply and clean up the Arkansas River, reduce septic tanks over the underground water reservoirs. Manufacturing industries elsewhere are moving out of the country to take advantage of cheap labor (often slave labor). We need to be flexible and keep local industry profitable. I will vote to allow the public to vote on casino gambling. The income obtained from gambling will help people with fixed incomes reduce real estate taxes. Also adult and veteran education may be funded thus improving our skilled workforce. Homeless persons, often need help to rejoin society; look at ways to improve our assistance.
I believe our governmental facilities are underutilized –schools not used much at night or in the summer. Park facilities not used at night. Both could be used for neighborhood meetings and adult education, etc. Also, Sedgwick County operations are largely funded by from property taxes which unevenly tax the poor.
