City of Wichita - District V Meet Jeff Longwell
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Jeff Longwell, City Council District V

Councilmember Longwell is a long time resident of West Wichita. He grew up in a west side neighborhood and attended West High School and Wichita State University.

Leadership and stewardship has always been a passion of his. He started his community involvement as a Maize School Board member. He initially became involved because his children attended the Maize schools. His involvement grew to hold leadership roles on the board including the Presidency.

That experience led to this interest in running for City Council in 2007. He was appointed the District V City Councilmember in April of 2007.  He was re- elected for a second term in April of 2011.

While on the Council he has been influential in developing more flood control, increased public safety and better access to West Wichita. Councilman Longwell believes in family values, being accountable to taxpayers and meeting the needs of a fast growing West Side.

Government Activities
  • City Council Member, 2007-present
  • Vice Mayor- April 2010- April 2011
  • Republican Precinct person for 509 (elected 2006)
  • REAP Executive Committee
  • Chair of REAP Legislative Committee
  • Labor Management Committee Member
  • WAMPO Board Member
  • 20-year Special Assessment Committee Member
Past Community Involvement
  • Served 12 years on Maize Board of Education, including service as President, Vice-President, Governmental Relations Representative and Journey to Excellence strategic planning team
  • Served 6 years on Catholic Family Federal Credit Union Board of Directors
Current Community Involvement
  • WSU West-Side Campus Advisory Board Member
  • Northwest YMCA Board Member
  • Trans-net Advisory Board Member
  • Sunrise Rotary Club Charter Member
  • Sunrise Rotary Club President
Family
  • Wife: Susie
  • Daughter: Angela & son-in-law Scott Pankratz, Granddaughter Marissa
  • Twin Sons: Ryan and Bryan
Education
  • West High School
  • Wichita State University
Professional
  • VP Ad Astra Print Resources 2008- present
  • Marketing Director for The Print Source 2005-2008
  • General Manager for Thermal Trade Graphics 1984-2005
Memberships
  • St. Francis of Assisi Parish
  • Knights of Columbus Council 4118

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Jeff Longwell, District 5

Jeff Longwell
City Council, District 5
455 N. Main, 1st floor
Wichita, KS 67202

Phone: (316) 268-4331
Fax: (316) 858-7743
JLongwell@wichita.gov

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Megan Buckmaster

City Hall - City Manager's Office
455 N. Main, 13th floor
Wichita, KS 67202

Phone: (316) 268-4351
Fax: (316) 858-7712