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I’m officially announcing my candidacy for Mayor/CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas.
Why? Because I believe in the promise of the Dotte.
And I believe it’s time for experienced, steady, and visionary leadership to guide us into a stronger future.
For the past 28 years, I’ve had the honor of serving the people of Wyandotte County—from deep inside our government operations to walking the sidewalks of our neighborhoods. I’ve seen what makes our community strong—and what continues to hold us back.
Throughout my career, I’ve focused on making government work for real people—
✅ Solving problems
✅ Building trust
✅ Delivering practical solutions
I know the challenges our neighborhoods face. I’ve spent nearly three decades working to make our systems more accountable, more responsive, and better aligned with the people they serve.
We can do more. Together, we can create:
This campaign isn’t about politics.
It’s about people.
It’s about delivering leadership that listens, a government that works, and a future that includes all of us.
This campaign is about action, unity, and progress.
I’m ready. I’m experienced.
And I’m committed—to every single one of you.
You deserve leadership that sparks transformation.
You deserve me as your Mayor.
Let’s build this future—together.
Gwendolyn S. Thomas
Candidate for Mayor/CEO
Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas
I’m not running this campaign to sit as mayor–I’m running to serve the people of Kansas City, Kansas. This campaign is about action, unity, and progress. I’m ready. I’m experienced. And I’m committed—to every single one of you.