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Commission honors departing commissioners Sarah Lopez and David Dennis
Summary
The board showed tributes and colleagues praised Commissioner Sarah Lopez (District 2) and Commissioner David Dennis for their service; Lopez and Dennis each spoke and received commemorative recognition at their final meeting.
Colleagues and community partners paid tribute to Commissioners Sarah Lopez and David Dennis at their final Sedgwick County commission meeting. A video and multiple speakers highlighted Lopez's role as the county's first Latina commissioner and her work on initiatives including Exploration Place and regional mental health projects; Lopez addressed the board saying, "I ran for office for my kids, and I wanted, especially my daughters, to see a woman that looks like them in some of these areas." The commission presented a gift and colleagues offered remarks about Lopez's community leadership.
The commission also recognized David Dennis's military and public-service career with a tribute video and remarks from colleagues. Dennis reflected on his service and the commission presented a commemorative gift reading "David Dennis, Sedgwick County Commission 2017–2025." Multiple commissioners described his legacy advancing veterans' issues, infrastructure and community partnerships.
