Friday, 1.20 Meeting–Washburn B

Welcome, Mayor Larry Wolgast

It's a great time for the City of Topeka. Mayor Wolgast will update us on the happenings going on within our community; economic development, partnerships, leaderships and revitalization of downtown.

Larry Wolgast was elected Mayor of Topeka in April, 2013, having previously served on the Topeka City Council as Deputy Mayor. He is a Kansas native who grew up in Wabaunsee County. He has an undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and a master’s and doctorate degree from the University of Kansas. He was the administrative assistant to Congressman Bill Roy and a cabinet secretary in the administration of Governor John Carlin.

Larry retired as Vice President of Development of Menninger Foundation but continued as a consultant with non-profits and active in community service.