A $1 billion plan for Wichita's riverfront includes tearing down Century II.
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John Todd describes himself as a community activist. He helped gather 17,000 signatures in a petition drive to force a public vote on the future of Century II. A judge later dismissed the petition after the city challenged it in court.
Todd said the group is not opposed to progress, but insists on good government.
"I don't believe that the Save Century II people are trying to impede anything, but we're interested in transparency," he said. "And since they are city-owned buildings, will likely involve city incentives and financing of some sort — like they did when they voted to build the first Century II — I believe that [people] have the right to have a say in these things.