Pacheco for Commissioner - Carlos Pacheco

Elect Dr. Carlos Pacheco

Wyandotte County Commissioner

5th District

Meet Dr. Pacheco

I’m a family physician, business owner, and a proud lifelong “Dotte” resident. My roots run deep in Wyandotte County’s 5th District—this has always been my home. Every day in my clinic, I care for patients, solve tough challenges, and deliver results. I bring the same mindset to leadership: work hard, stay sharp, and always show up for your people.

As the owner of my medical practice, I understand the value of a dollar. I know how to spend wisely, save when it counts, and never miss a chance to innovate for something better. That’s the kind of smart, responsible leadership I’ll bring to the Commission.

My wife and I are raising our two daughters here—because we believe in this community. We want them to grow up with more opportunity, more pride, and more reasons to stay and thrive in Wyandotte County.

I come from a proud family of union workers, immigrants, and public servants. That legacy shaped who I am: driven, grounded, and ready to fight for the hardworking people of this county. I’m not intimidated by tough conversations or powerful interests. I will compete for the resources we deserve, and I will earn the respect of anyone across the table—because I know how to listen, build bridges, and turn big ideas into action.

I’m not running for a title. I’m running because I am this community—and I’ll represent it with everything I’ve got. You’ll be proud to call me your Commissioner.

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What I'm fighting for — and how I'll deliver

A leader you can count on

How

Host regular district listening sessions so neighbors have direct access to their Commissioner.

Lead by example on the Commission—prepare, show up, and follow through on every vote.

Set a public accountability dashboard to track your goals and updates in real time.

Spending Smart, Not Small

How

Conduct a top-to-bottom spending review of current budgets with an eye toward waste reduction, duplication, and long-overdue modernization.

Champion a “return on investment” policy that prioritizes funding for projects with measurable community impact.

Leverage state and federal grant programs to bring new money into Wyandotte County without increasing the local burden.

Healthy People, Stronger Communities

How

Expand partnerships with local health nonprofits and clinics to improve access to services like mental health, addiction recovery, and preventive care.

Use my influence as a physician and Wyandotte Health Foundation board member to align county priorities with evidence-based public health goals.

Support trauma-informed initiatives—such as youth mentorship and community violence prevention programs—that address root causes.

Better Schools, Brighter Futures

How

Build stronger partnerships between the Commission and our schools to align resources around critical needs like safe facilities, mental health support, and career readiness programs.

Support after-school and summer learning programs by working with nonprofits and local businesses to fund enrichment opportunities that keep kids safe and engaged.

Champion land use, economic, and housing policies that grow our tax base in a way that directly benefits our schools.

Standing with working families

How

Work directly with labor unions and local employers to expand apprenticeship and job training pipelines.

Support “Buy Local, Hire Local” policies that give preference to Wyandotte County-based workers and contractors on county projects.

Fight for livable wages and benefits in every major county deal—ensuring working people are never an afterthought.

Pride in where we live

How

Propose a “Dotte Pride” initiative focused on better-maintained streets, cleaner parks, and safer neighborhoods—with community-led input on where to start.

Secure matching funds for neighborhood beautification grants, empowering residents to help restore long ignored areas.

Strengthen transparency around development decisions so residents know how and where their neighborhoods are changing—and can help shape that change.