Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple delivered a progress report Thursday evening on the city’s efforts to boost the economy, improve public safety and provide opportunities for all of its citizens. In his State of the City address, the mayor said the city is working with Wichita residents to build a vibrant community. The mayor said the city has turned the corner on the COVID economy from 2020, and now has an unemployment rate of three percent. He said the city has restored or created over 32,000 jobs and now has the most robust job market it has had in decades. He said Wichita is leading the state in economic growth and is getting attention from companies around the world. He talked about recent announcements from Bombardier, Novacoast and other companies in setting up their headquarters in Wichita.
Source: 101.3 KFDI
