Before you vote, get the facts about our future.

  • It would implement a long-term ban on Ottawa when it comes to today’s technology and data developments, sending new jobs and the property tax relief that comes with it to other communities.

    Technology evolves pretty quickly. And as it evolves, our community might see an opportunity that makes sense for us. But, this ban would prevent Ottawa from being able to consider all the options.

  • Yes. Our community already has a strict zoning and economic development process in place. It has served us well in developing the north industrial park and the rest of the city.

    Question 2 would make Ottawa the only city in Kansas with a ban on certain technology developments. And, it would take Ottawa out of the running for today’s jobs before we even know what those opportunities look like.

  • No, there is no proposal for a data development to come to Ottawa. Any proposed development - whether it’s technology related, manufacturing or otherwise - would have to go through the community’s economic development process and a public hearing to be considered.

    But, Question 2 would tie the hands of our community and send a message to job-creators that we aren’t interested in new development.

  • This is a long-lasting decision that would have a long-term impact on our community’s ability to grow and recruit new jobs. It’s not a temporary ban.

    Question 2 would ban certain technology businesses from Ottawa for at least a decade. At that point, Ottawa will not be in the running. In 10 years, technology employers will have already chosen to build in communities that welcomed them and Ottawa will be passed over.

  • A No vote keeps Ottawa open for business, helping attract new jobs and development opportunities. Technology developments tend to have a high property value, meaning they pay more property taxes than everyone else which shifts the tax burden off of our families and onto the tech companies.

    For example, a $500 million project would reduce city property taxes for homeowners by an estimated 51%.

  • 10 years is a long time to wait for property tax relief and new development. This would set Ottawa behind by a decade, leaving our families to carry the bulk of the property tax burden in the meantime.