“The economic development program exists, I’m tempted to say, to irritate Commissioner Ranzau.”
— Sedgwick County CFO Chris Chronis joking at a budget hearing about Commissioner Richard Ranzau, who doesn’t believe it’s government’s job to help private businesses succeed
“You know, if I could build a mountain out here, I’d do it. So I’ll get busy working on that after lunch.”
– Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Jim Skelton speaking at the chamber’s Chairman’s Lunch about how to boost tourism and economic development
“Where does the apocalypse fit into this?”
– Sedgwick County Commissioner Jim Skelton on Gov. Sam Brownback’s weight-loss challenge and the county forming teams to participate
“Try going bald at 20.”
– Sedgwick County Commissioner Richard Ranzau reacting to colleague Tim Norton Tuesday when he complained about his hair turning white at age 31
“I’m sporting the Tim Norton starter kit.”
– Brad Fitts, this year’s Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff “Chili Dipper,” joking with Sedgwick County commissioners about a beard he’s growing for the Sept. 29 event.
“I have so many things; it’s not even worth starting.”
– Sedgwick County Commissioner Richard Ranzau when it was his turn to speak about any issues of concern at today’s meeting with staff, which drew laughs
“It’s been literally years since I gave a five-minute presentation.”
– Sedgwick County chief financial officer Chris Chronis’ remark today at a county budget retreat when county Manager Bill Buchanan gave him a 5-minute limit
“Maybe we can have a hot dog-eating contest.”
– Sedgwick County Commissioner Jim Skelton, joking about possible events this year at Intrust Bank Arena
“We’ve had severe budget cuts.”
– Sedgwick County public works director David Spears, joking Wednesday after Commissioner Jim Skelton complained about getting only a fun-size bag of m&m’s during Spears’ annual slideshow of work on county roads and bridges
“Now, I wouldn’t say you’ll get a faster response or a slower response, but why take that chance?”
– Bob Lamkey, who emceed the Arts Council annual dinner Thursday and asked for donations to the group while reminding audience members he’s in charge of 911 services for the county