Jan 25, 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly gave only brief remarks when asked what her thoughts were on a recent heated argument between two elected officials at a Topeka bar. Video: Wichita leaders’ argument becomes aggressive KSNT News sought a response from Kelly on the incident on Friday. She addressed the situation but said the argument between officials was not something she would be taking action on. "One person is a city council member in Wichita, one is a legislator here in the house so I don't have any jurisdiction over that," Kelly said. Wichita City Council member Brandon Johnson and Kansas Democrat Representative Ford Carr, who serves in House District 84 in the Wichita area, were spotted having an aggressive argument at The Celtic Fox bar and restaurant in downtown Topeka recently. The argument continued with many curse words shouted and Kansas Representative Henry Helgerson getting shoved into a table despite other lawmakers and officials trying to intervene. Kansas Democrat House Minority Leader Brandon Woodard told KSNT News on Jan. 23 there are procedures to follow after incidents like this happen. He said the argument is part of an "ongoing conversation" in the House. "We're taking this matter seriously and are committed to resolving it," Woodard said. "Our focus remains serving the people of Kansas and advancing policies that meet their needs." Carr and Johnson's argument was tied to funding for 29th and Grove medical screening after groundwater contamination.
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