By Bob Weeks, includes “… Most cities, Wichita included, have a shortfall. The primary reasons for a shortfall are unfunded pension liabilities and unfunded post-employment benefits, called OPEB. TIA explains … Wichita ranks eighteenth among the nation’s 75 largest cities (the rank of one is best.) Wichita earned a grade of “C” along with 27 other cities. In the previous year, Wichita ranked tenth, having a surplus of $800 per taxpayer. …”

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