Kansas Democrat outlines vision for governor that relies on community conversations to set agenda

By: Sherman Smith

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 6, 2026

Words: 934

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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TOPEKA — Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog’s vision for leading the state is to bring people together from local communities to determine priorities for lawmakers.

Currently, the agenda is being set by Republican extremists in charge of the Legislature, he said on the Kansas Reflector podcast.

Skoog, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, sees his town’s commercial development during his 21 years in elected office as a blueprint for creating thriving communities. …

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