2018 KS Governor's race: on Principles & Values


Carl Brewer: Bring everyone to the table, across party lines

Former Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer told said, "What sets me apart is my experience as mayor. I brought everyone to the table, from all political stripes. I involved everyone in the process." Brewer says that he would use the skills he honed at the local level in Wichita to move the state forward.

"What people care about is quality of life. What we all want is not about party. I don't think what we all want has anything to do with whether you're a Democrat or Republican. We all want our children to have a good education. We all want safe streets. We all want a wonderful infrastructure. We all want opportunities, and we all want new jobs & businesses in our communities."

Brewer talked about his ability to bring people together to solve problems. More immediately relevant, however, will be his ability to get Republicans to cross party lines and vote for a Democrat, an imperative for victory in Kansas where only 25% of voters are registered Democrats.

Source: Topeka Capital-Journal on 2018 Kansas Gubernatorial race Feb 26, 2017

Carl Brewer: Hobby is competitive barbecuing: his sauce "Brewer's Best"

Brewer is not a household name outside of Wichita, so he has work to do to raise his profile. However, his story is compelling. Brewer served in the Kansas National Guard, commanding infantry and armored companies. He worked as a sheet metal machinist and rose to leadership positions in the aviation industry. He served on the Wichita City Council and was mayor from 2007 to 2015. He's an avid hunter and fisherman, and his hobby is competitive barbecuing, where he enters his signature barbecue sauces "Brewer's Best." Oh, and one more thing: If elected, he would be the first black governor in the state's history.
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal on 2018 Kansas Gubernatorial race Feb 26, 2017

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