No, Mayans isn’t running for governor

Even in the context of many political signs, they prompt a double take: More than one sign has been spotted around town recently touting “Mayans” for “Kansas governor.” Wichita Mayor Carlos Mayans told The Eagle editorial board that somebody apparently crafted the signs from a design he used during his legislative campaigns and one that GOP candidate Tim Shallenburger used in 2002. “They did a very good job. They spent some time doing that,” Mayans said, adding, “I’m very flattered that people believe that I can do so many things.”
Posted by Rhonda Holman

8 Comments

  1. Ian Santiago
    Posted November 6, 2006 at 1:17 am | Permalink

    That damned octoroon, Mayans, should never have even been elected dog catcher.

    Viva la Revolucion Blanco!!

  2. kelly
    Posted November 6, 2006 at 6:37 am | Permalink

    If Mayans had only had more time to make a few more signs, maybe people would really think this was a movement. Too bad Mayans didn’t save more of those Shallenberger signs to retool.

  3. JM
    Posted November 6, 2006 at 7:57 am | Permalink

    One of the unique moments in life, is when I was walking through a McDonalds to order some lunch. I saw Bob Knight (former Mayor of Wichita)and said hello to him and shook his hand.

    Mr. Knight, looked me straight in the eye, talked to me how I was doing and what I thought about the city of Wichita. It was a brief but memorable event of about 30 seconds.

    He was with two other gentleman evidently having a lunch and took the time to talk to me.

    That is, what I like in a politician. One who will look in the eye and ask you what you think.

  4. Erik
    Posted November 6, 2006 at 8:00 am | Permalink

    This is almost hilarious.. But if he were actually to run for governor and people were stupid enough to elect him.

    I’ll leave it at that.. :)

  5. hmmm ...
    Posted November 6, 2006 at 8:19 am | Permalink

    I supported Mayans when he ran for mayor because I hoped he would bring change; a breath of fresh air. Instead, he fell right into lockstep with the good ol’ boys. I think his political career is done.

    JM – how is Bob doing these days? I haven’t seen him in quite some time. Think he will try to re-enter the political arena?

  6. Wiseman
    Posted November 6, 2006 at 1:28 pm | Permalink

    Mayans is not outstanding as a mayor; it would be stupid and wasteful for him to try to be governor.

  7. WSClark
    Posted November 6, 2006 at 2:52 pm | Permalink

    “No, Mayans isn’t running for governor”

    Thank God!!!!!!!!!!!

  8. CapnAmerica
    Posted November 6, 2006 at 5:27 pm | Permalink

    Has he got a special “no increase” property tax like Bonnie Huy too.

    Somebody ought to check it.