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Wichita City Council members outline 2026 priorities across trails, safety, housing and services
Summary
Council members and the mayor delivered brief opening remarks laying out 2026 priorities: growing neighborhood associations, completing the Red Bud Trail and a pedestrian bridge, road safety work on Web Road, parks planning, a new West Wichita fire station, and steps toward transitional housing.
Council members and Mayor Lily Woo used opening remarks to preview priorities and projects the Wichita City Council plans to pursue in 2026.
Joseph Shepard, Wichita City Council member for District 1, said one early goal is to "grow our neighborhood associations by 20%" and to focus on the "kitchen table issues that keep people up at night," emphasizing neighborhood outreach and resident-centered services. That goal, Shepard said, will guide his work with community groups and staff in the coming year.
Becky Tuttle, who represents District 2, said she…
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