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We've had a few posts dedicated to the Unified Government's Ethics Code situation today, along with stories from earlier this summer.

The issue has been a hot this summer and will culminate in tonight's meeting.

First, I agree with writer and reader Patty Dysart – it's extremely unfair to demonize UG Commissioner Mark Holland and his efforts. I think they are legit and they are not intentionally targeting a specific community or group of people.

However, the Argentine community is stand to lose big time if the amendment is passed and about $800,000 is likely lost with it.

Although the amendment is not targeted at the one community directly, Argentine will certainly become the biggest and only loser if the move is made. The passage would not hurt anyone else in Wyandotte County presently other than those in Argentine.

That strikes me as unfair.

The $800,000 (and matching funds) could do a lot for a community, especially one that has infrastructure as old as a century and one that is not the wealthiest in Wyandotte County.

Future development is crucial for areas like Argentine and the loss of this funding could hinder it.

If the changes are approved tonight, the UG should look at ways to help provide the lost funding for the area. Perhaps the district could become a top priority if the UG is successful in passing a sales tax next Spring?

NOTE: A reader requested where the amended code can be found. It can be found here. The link leads to a PDF file in which you'll have to download. The code is found on pages 259–278.