Overview
- Watson defeated Rose Mulvany Henry and led 53.6% to 46.4% with 95% of precincts reporting, according to KMBC.
- She says a 1% earnings tax could generate up to $50 million to help reduce residents’ tax burden.
- Her agenda includes filling 4,300 land bank lots and reinvesting in historically disinvested areas such as northeast KCK while sustaining progress in the Legends area.
- The win follows a recent Unified Government property tax increase, and Watson plans to seek federal grants and work with commissioners on tax relief.
- She will succeed outgoing Mayor/CEO Tyrone Garner and has pledged collaborative governance, public accountability and regular community engagement.