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Loading Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In GOVERNMENTDEPARTMENTSBUSINESSCOMMUNITYHOW DO I... Search HomeGovernmentCity Council CITY COUNCIL Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Lily Wu Mayor More Information Joseph Shepard District 1 Council Member More Information Becky Tuttle District 2 Council Member More Information Mike Hoheisel District 3 Council Member More Information Dalton Glasscock District 4 Council Member More Information J.V. Johnston District 5 Council Member More Information Maggie Ballard District 6 Council Member More Information NEED TO CONTACT ALL AT THE SAME TIME? Email the mayor and all council members. ABOUT CITY COUNCIL The mission of the City Council is to provide policy direction for the City of Wichita in developing, implementing, and maintaining services to the citizens of Wichita. The Council establishes policy direction for the City by enacting ordinances, laws, and policies; adopting the budget; levying taxes; and appointing members to citizen advisory boards and commissions. The seven-member Council is elected to four-year terms on a nonpartisan basis with staggered terms of office. The Mayor and City Council Members can run two consecutive four-year terms. The Mayor's position is full-time, while Council Members are part-time. Salaries and election years vary from year to year. Six Council members are elected by district, and the Mayor is elected at-large. Visit the Sedgwick County Election Office for more information about upcoming elections. Don't know which district you live in? Find your Council Member. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 9 am 1st, 2nd, 3rd Tuesday of every month Council Chambers Meetings are not held on holidays and the 5th Tuesday of the month. 2026 City Council meeting schedule (printable) CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPS 9 am 4th Tuesday of every month 1st Floor Board Room On occasion, a workshop is held following a regular Council meeting. At these workshops, the City Council has the opportunity to review and discuss important items, staff projects, and future agenda items for Council meetings. If you are unable to attend a City Council meeting, you can watch live on the City of Wichita's YouTube Channel at 9 am on Tuesdays. View how the mayor and each council member have voted for each item for the year. Calendar Tue, Apr. 14 City Council Meeting Fri, Apr. 17 City Council Agenda Review Tue, Apr. 21 City Council Meeting View All VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, AND AGENDA REVIEWS AGENDAS, MINUTES, AND VIDEO Agendas are available before the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. 2023 AND BEYOND View the Agendas, Minutes, and Video. 2022 AND PRIOR To view older archives, click on the year you are looking for beneath Available Archives. You can scroll to find the meeting agenda, minutes, and video of the meeting you are looking for. CONTACT US City Council Physical Address 455 N Main 1st Floor Wichita, KS 67202 Phone: 316-268-4331 Fax: 316-858-7743 Directory REQUEST AN APPEARANCE If you would like the mayor or a council member to appear at your function, please complete the Request an Appearance online form. A scheduling assistant will contact you to follow up with your request. Please request appearances at least two weeks prior to your event. REQUEST ADA ACCOMODATIONS Virginia Zapote ADA/Utility/Right-of-Way Coordinator Email Virginia Zapote More Information FAQS How do I get an item added to the public agenda? How do I get a proclamation issued? How do I make a commemorative lighting request? View All View printable version of information below CITY'S MISSION As an exceptionally well-run city, the City of Wichita will: Keep Wichita safe Grow our economy Build and maintain dependable infrastructure Provide conditions for living well 2026 Adopted Budget $342,816,264 2026 All Funds Budget $776,583,990 Property Tax | $131,538,134 Franchise Fees | $57,072,093 Other Sources | $42,517,506 Sales Tax | $42,172,296 Interest Earnings | $28,900,000 Motor Fuel (Gas) Tax | $15,482,101 Motor Vehicle Tax | $14,774,631 Transfers | $10,359,503 General Fund Expenditures Police | $141,051,970 Fire | $78,257,541 Public Works & Utilities | $40,465,912 Other City Services | $39,080,710 Park & Recreation | $22,989,280 Library | $12,283,901 Municipal Court | $8,686,950 Property Tax Breakdown Owner of a $200,000 house would pay $2,595 in 2026. Council-Manager Government Council acts as a board of directors and the City Manager acts as a Chief Executive Officer. A seven-member, non-partisan Council represents residents, sets policy, and approves the budget by at least a four-vote majority. Mayor is elected at-large and has no executive authority. Mayor has one vote, equal to any other council member. City Manager runs the City and oversees its 3,100+ employees. Council members elected by their district to a four-year term. Mayor Lily Wu Sworn in as the 103rd mayor in January 2024. First woman elected to a full term in Wichita. First Asian American mayor in Kansas. Focused on ensuring public safety, strengthening our economy, restoring trust in City Hall and building a united community. 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The City of Wichita maintains several Citizen Advisory Boards and Commissions designed to provide specialized expertise and recommendations on community issues ranging from urban planning and affordable housing to bicycling and pedestrian safety. These boards, including the Advance Plans Committee, Affordable Housing Review Board, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, and others, advise the City Council and staff on policy matters affecting the community. Citizens can view and apply to serve on these boards based on eligibility requirements.