April 18, 2011 22 Year old Kansas man sworn in as mayor www.privateofficer.com
Winfield KS April 18 2011 As of Monday, Winfield will have a new mayor. He also happens to be the youngest mayor in city history.
“For our generation to take the next step, we’re going to have to step up and take initiative,” said Taggart Wall, Winfield’s next mayor.
That is exactly what Wall did his senior year of high school, when he first ran for city commission.
Two years later, Wall ran again, and won a four-year term serving the City of Winfield.
Monday, the 22-year-old will switch seats.
“Being mayor is just part of it. Here, we rotate in, so you have a chance to become mayor, as long as the other two agree, and I’m lucky to have two great people to work with,” said Wall.
What inspired Wall to get involved in politics at such a young age?
“Winfield’s a great place, and they’ve given me a lot of great things over the last years. I grew up here. I went to school here, and it’s just nice to give it back,” said Wall.
When it comes to plans for the next year, Wall said ensuring Winfield’s financial safety is a must.
“The economy we’re in is never going to go back to the way it was, so as we grow into this new economy, what’s that going to look like for Winfield, so, we’ve tried to put us in the best position,” said Wall.
Even though 22 looks young, Wall said age is only a number.
“It’s more than just unique, it’s a chance to do something different. A lot of times, we can do a lot of things the same way, and take things for granted, but you have to start somewhere,” said Wall.
Once Wall’s four-year-term for the City of Winfield is complete, could we see him in Topeka next? Wall said nothing is out of the question.
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