The Civic Circus

Episode 21 | Tevyn Harmon

57 min · 14 de nov de 2025
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I sat down with Tevyn Harmon — better known as Tev Talks  for a rare and genuinely enjoyable conversation about my recent election win and what comes next for Topeka. In this episode, I open up about my plans as mayor-elect, the goals I’m focused on accomplishing in office, and the direction I hope to help lead our city. Tevyn asked thought provoking questions some serious, some fun — giving me the opportunity to talk not only about policy, but also about life, leadership, and what it really feels like stepping into this role. In the episode, I talk about: ✔️ My first steps as mayor-elect ✔️ The priorities I want to push forward for Topeka ✔️ The challenges I’m preparing to face ✔️ A few fun and unexpected questions about life as a politician ✔️ Why conversations like this matter for our community

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