25 years – that’s how long Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell has served in local politics. In a few short short days, his time in office will come to an end.
He considers his biggest accomplishment during his tenure the city’s economic growth. “We had 100 of thousands of square feet of downtown buildings that were vacant. That’s not the case anymore,” he said.
In 2015, Longwell took on the role of mayor for his hometown. Over the years he has seen the city grow but he says his favorite part was downtown. He said, “It’s not just for events there are people living down here, there are people that are coming and going, and walking the streets. And seeing just a real energy that hasn’t been around for a long time.”
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