Well, we can kiss that money good bye. What am I talking about? That's what the cost was for former Mayor Distler's bye bye reception.
The breakdown was $3,525.59 paid for by the city and $357.37 paid for by the Sister City Committee.
The breakdown of the city's share is shown in the below image of the document I received in response to a KORA request. I was wondering if in the video (total cost $2,300...$2,000 for the video itself and $300 for scripting) made mention of her accomplishment as being the only Shawnee mayor to be arrested for a felony. I wouldn't know since I did not attend the event.
The breakdown by the city indicates that the cost of the beverages was donated by the Sister City Committee. I sent them a request for the info and an attorney replied with the amount of $357.37 and indicated that that was for alcoholic beverages only. BTW, a separate KORA request to the city returned the info that last year (2023) we gave the Sister City Committee $7,500 (those are taxpayer dollars) for the city's annual sponsorship of that organization. Oh yes, did I mention they are a 501(c)3 charity organization.
Ditler still hasn't apologized to the citizens of Shawnee. Sure would be nice if she reimbursed the city and the Sister City Committee for their expenditures. Kinda like a delayed addendum to the diversion agreement she got..
Oh well, maybe it was worth it to finally be rid of her from city government.
Here's the breakdown that the city sent:
