Ottawa lawmaker George Wingert passes away
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Kansas lawmakers are honoring the life of former legislator George Wingert. House Minority Leader Vic Miller announced that Wingert passed away on Monday.
"I rise to announce the passing of one of our former members... I know some of you served with him... Representative George Wingert of Ottawa," Rep. Miller said. "George, in addition to many things, was a member of the Board of Regents for a while."
Wingert, a Democrat from Ottawa, served in the Kansas House from 1971-1978, according to state records. He represented District 14.
Wingert interviewed with non-profit organization, "Kansas Oral History Project, Inc." in 2022. According to the group, Wingert was involved with higher education issues and the changes to the correctional institutions and mental health institutions. After leaving the legislature, Governor Carlin appointed him to the Kansas Board of Regents. Then he lobbied for dog racing issues for another 15 years.
To watch the full interview, click here.
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