Affordable housing fueled heated Johnson County city election. Where do plans stand now?
A housing debate escalated into an intense political battle in this Johnson County city.
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A housing debate escalated into an intense political battle in this Johnson County city.
Voters in Prairie Village will have the chance to vote for a slate of candidates backed by a group that wants to prevent the city’s affordable housing plan and cut the size of the council.
PV United opposed rezoning efforts, and in favor of changes to the city's government, filed a notice of appeal after a judge ruled against their efforts to place items on the Nov. 7 ballot.
It’s been a confusing and combative week in this Johnson County suburb. Friday brought yet another twist.
A petition to get rid of the city’s mayor-council system can go on the November ballot, a judge ruled Wednesday. But two other petitions, including one on rezoning for affordable housing, were rejected.