Evans v. City of Emporia and Westar Energy, Inc.
Oct 19, 2010OUTCOME: Appeal denied. Granting of permit upheld.
Evans appealed decision of the City of Emporia granting special use permit to Westar to upgrade an electric distribution substation.
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OUTCOME: Appeal denied. Granting of permit upheld.
Evans appealed decision of the City of Emporia granting special use permit to Westar to upgrade an electric distribution substation.
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