“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
“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 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
“Do you want to lose an arm?”
– Sedgwick County Commissioner Richard Ranzau, jokingly warning Commissioner Jim Skelton not to steal his Peanut Butter Patties