Mesa fumes over police hiring Pounding on the table in front of him, Mayor Reynaldo Mesa questioned Wednesday why the law enforcement training program at Garden City Community College has generated only three hires for the Police Department in the last 15 years. Mesa, who is running for re-election to the City Commission, was one of six candidates who spoke at a candidates forum in the city's administration building. Kansas Attorney General Carla Stovall says she couldn't opine on whether the Finney County Economic Development Corp.'s political contribution was proper. 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.
Lady Buffs poised, ready for state run Have a conversation with John Ford these days, and it doesn't take long to notice he thinks he's on the brink of something special with his Garden City High school softball team. Look at the Buffaloes' roster, chock-filled with talented, experienced juniors and seniors who have been key ingredients on the team the last two seasons, and it'd be hard to argue with him. I think this team's poised. I think they're really excited to start the season. SThere will be no announcement April 1.