Cruse

Lacey Cruse is a first-term County Commissioner for the 4th District of Sedgwick County, KS, which covers the northcentral part of Kansas second-largest county. Running as Democrat, Cruse was elected to the Sedgwick County Commission in November 2018 and began serving in January 2019. Before entering politics, her professional career spanned more t... han a decade and included work as an accomplished singer/songwriter and senior living management experience in marketing, advertising, branding and consulting. Performing remains a passion for Cruse as she pursues her career in public service. For many years, I used my voice as a singer, songwriter to captivate audiences and share my passion across the United States, Cruse said. Most recently, my voice has given me a platform and opportunity to stand up, speak out, unite and motivate around important local issues. As a County Commissioner, Cruse focuses on various community issues including improving behavioral health, strengthening community partnerships, including diverse and marginalized voices, serving vulnerable residents, expanding economic development efforts, and building civility on the five-member County Commission. Cruse was raised in Parsons, Kansas, where as a youth she learned how to play the cello and became a classically trained musician. Her music interest and talents allowed her to tour and travel. During the summer of 2006, Cruse moved to Sedgwick County as a married mother of a four-year-old daughter. She returned to college to complete her bachelors degree, enrolling in Wichita State Universitys Elliott School and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Electronic Media. Soon after graduating, Cruse launched her professional communications career, welcomed her second daughter and bought a home in the Sherwood Glen neighborhood of north Wichita. At 32, she had an opportunity to hire a team of people and under Cruses leadership, together, they branded a healthcare company with 72 long-term care facilities across 17 ...Read More