Diving into Karen Hiller’s relationship with Cody Foster
gork says: Diving into Karen Hiller’s relationship with Cody Foster requires piecing together their interactions within Topeka’s civic and development spheres, as no single source spells out a comprehensive narrative. Hiller, a long-serving District 1 City Councilwoman, and Foster, a prominent Topeka-based developer and co-founder of Advisors Excel, intersect primarily through their shared interest in the city’s growth—particularly downtown revitalization and historic preservation. Their relationship appears to be a mix of collaboration, tension, and mutual frustration, shaped by specific projects and broader systemic issues. Let’s break it down with what’s available and infer where gaps exist. The Sumner Elementary School Connection One of the clearest points of contact between Hiller and Foster is the saga of Sumner Elementary School, a historic site tied to the Brown v. Board of Education case. In 2017, tensions flared over its future, as documented in a Topeka Capital-Journal...