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Lily Wu

Mayor

Wichita City Council

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Mayor Lily Wu was sworn in as Wichita’s 103rd mayor in January 2024. Mayor Lily is the first woman elected to a full term in the largest city in Kansas. She is also the first Asian American mayor in the state’s history. She has been a Wichitan since 1993, when her family immigrated to Wichita from Guatemala. Mayor Lily was an award-winning local television journalist and is a proud alumna of Wichita Public Schools, including Wichita High School East, Wichita State University, and the University of Hong Kong. As mayor, she champions a vision focused on ensuring public safety, strengthening the economy, restoring trust in City Hall, and building a united community.

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