Carl Brewer, the first African-American to be elected mayor of Wichita, has died. A statement from his family said he passed away Friday morning. He was 63. His family said there are no details yet for a memorial service. “The family appreciates the support they have received from the community,” the statement said. “They ask for privacy at this time.” Brewer was elected to the Wichita City Council in 2001 and 2005 before defeating incumbent Carlos Mayans in the 2007 race for mayor. Brewer easily won a second and final term in 2011.
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