Overview
- Watson defeated Rose Mulvany Henry to lead the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.
- With about 95% of precincts reporting, she led 53.6% to 46.4%, with results pending official certification.
- She succeeds Mayor and CEO Tyrone Garner, who chose not to seek reelection.
- Watson emphasized equitable development, workforce initiatives and modern infrastructure, including reinvestment in northeast KCK and continued progress on the west side.
- She proposed pursuing a 1% earnings tax she says could generate up to $50 million and prioritizing redevelopment of roughly 4,300 vacant lots, with broader economic discussions referencing potential STAR bonds projects.