More Kansans voted in last month's general election than in any in the state's history, o)cials announced Monday. e Kansas State Board of Canvassers met to certify the results of last month's vote for U.S. pres - ident and a host of federal, state and local o)ces. President-elect Donald Trump won handily in Kansas over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland often shares his personal journey of returning to Kansas from Washington, D.C., a story that has helped inspire the Love, Kansas campaign. is initiative focuses on actively recruiting former residents back to the state, encouraging them to rediscover Kansas as the perfect place to live and work. e campaign urges current residents to invite friends and family who have moved away to return. Toland explained, "We need more people in Kansas to keep up with the phenomenal economic growth our state is experiencing. e best way to do that is to reach out to Kansans who left for economic opportunities elsewhere and invite them to build a life in a place they know and have connections to, whether in their hometown or elsewhere in the state." On a local level, Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce/ CVA Executive Director Valerie Earl, is spearheading a letter-writing initiative in support of the campaign. "We are starting an eort to invite people who have previously called Sumner County home to come back," said Earl. e goal is for locally written letters to emphasize Sumner County's vibrant communities, family-friendly events, outdoor recreation, and diverse career opportunities, showcasing the area as an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. Write a heartfelt letter to a former resident and the Love, Kansas Sumner County team will even cover your postage.
Jim and Sunni Brandon Bales recently traveled to Greeneville, TN, to participate in a oncein-a-lifetime celebration at the Greeneville/Greene County History Museum. e event marked the grand opening of the Museum's newly renovated Civil War Gallery and honored a special donation from Sunni's family.
We're excited to partner with the Regent &eatre to support the Wellington Food Bank through a local food drive!
&e community is invited to a traditional burning of the Yule log on the Winter Solstice evening. Let's join together to usher in good fortune and blessings for the upcoming year!
