WICHITA — The Sedgwick County district attorney on Monday blocked a recall effort against a county commissioner who has faced criticism for his public health budget votes and stance on benefits for people living the country illegally.
The petition for an election seeking the recall of Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Richard Ranzau does not meet the narrow grounds prescribed by state law, District Attorney Marc Bennett said. Kansas allows recall petitions to go forward only for conviction of a felony, misconduct in office or failure to perform duties ...