Wichita Regional Chamber PAC Endorses Mayoral Candidates

In the non-partisan primary race for mayor, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election. Bryan Frye and Lily Wu are the two candidates that should face off for the city's top elected position in November.

Wu is a political newcomer, but in her interview with the Chamber PAC Board and meetings with staff, she demonstrated a solid understanding of how city government works and what it takes to improve it. She's a quick study who has done her homework. Her energy, enthusiasm, and love for her hometown will pay dividends for the citizens of Wichita if she wins the election as mayor.

Frye is a two-term Wichita City Councilmember who knows the city hall operations unlike any other. He clearly knows how to manage the state's largest city and articulates well what's right with Wichita and what needs to be done by the city's next mayor to move us forward. Frye's approach to city governance has been steady and professional. Wichita needs a mature and knowledgeable leader to realize its full potential. Frye excels at both.

The Chamber PAC values the working relationship established between the Chamber and incumbent Mayor Brandon Whipple. However, Mayor Whipple’s track record raises concern regarding his suitability for a second term as Wichita’s top elected official, and does not align with the best interest of the business community.  A change of course is needed, and Lily Wu and Bryan Frye are voters' best choices on August 1^st.

Wichita City Council District 4

Former Sedgwick County Commissioner Dalton Glasscock is by far the clear choice to represent the seat being retired by Councilman Jeff Blubaugh, who is term-limited. Glasscock knows how to govern and how to work with people regardless of their political ideology or background. His understanding of government and his level-headed approach would make him a valuable addition to the current City Council. Voters in District 4 have been well represented the last eight years, and Dalton Glasscock would ensure that trend continues.     

Find important dates and other voting info in Sedgwick County here. 

Wichita Regional Chamber Political Action Committee

The Wichita Regional Chamber Political Action Committee promotes commerce and industry, advances economic growth, and enhances the quality of life in the region by supporting candidates and issues at the local, regional, and state levels that reflect the goals and objectives of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and its member businesses.

Our community is directly impacted by the quality of individuals leading our City, County and Region in elected office. WRCPAC has the opportunity to influence the local election process through candidate support. That is why the WRCPAC plans to actively endorse and fund local candidates with a strong vision and demonstrated strategies for creating a prosperous business community. Learn more about he WRCPAC here.