City, County Commissioner Spar Over Potholes  By: 13 News By: 13
News  Topeka (WIBW) - A Shawnee County Commissioner called out
Topeka city officials Monday over how the city is addressing
pothole problems.  Vic Miller wants the county to opt out of a
state law requiring it give more than $2 million in motor fuels
tax money to the city. Miller argues the city is getting more
than it needs from a half-cent sales tax voters approved for
street maintenance. He says the county could use the money to
hold down property taxes.  But Mayor Bill Bunten and Councilman
Jeff Preisner told Miller losing the motor fuels money would
mean slower snow removal and fewer potholes filled.  They
disputed Miller's arguments that the sales tax money was
intended for potholes. Bunten explained that the motor fuels tax
money is used for a short-term fix to potholes and the reason
the city is currently behind is because there aren't enough
crews to keep up. He said the sales tax money is used for a
long-term, major overhaul for the st