Many people in the community were irritated by the contribution, since the corporation is primarily funded through public dollars from Finney County and Garden City. Governmental entities are prohibited from making political contributions.
Government funding comes from taxpayers.
Taxpayers differ on political campaigns and don't appreciate their money being allocated for issues they reject. The government is not to take sides. Most people rejected the second-high school concept when they went to the polls, so having their money used to promote an issue the majority rejects disregards the voting will of the people. Economic development officials rejected allegations that they were misusing public funds. They argued that their money was spent on advertisements that provided information to the public, but didn't advocate voting yes on the measure.