Ann Brandau-Murguia is an established Kansas City, Kansas, professional who has served as executive director of the Argentine Neighborhood Development Association for more than a dozen years. Working within one of the state’s lowest-income neighborhoods, Ann Brandau-Murguia has spearheaded revitalization efforts that included the raising of more than $2 million toward the funding of a new library.

Working without government funds on the project, Ms. Brandau-Murguia has also successfully obtained new housing stock valued in excess of $10 million that benefited community members. She helped address a “food desert” issue through a successful effort that led to construction of a Walmart Neighborhood Market on what had been an EPA superfund site. She has received numerous awards for her community involvement, including Humanitarian of the Year from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and a Preservation Award from Historic Kansas City.

Ms. Brandau-Murguia additionally holds responsibilities as 3rd District Commissioner with the Unified Government Board of Commissioners, representing area residents’ interests at the local government level. Among the policymaking authorities of the board are those related to county ordinances and laws. Areas of focus for Ann Brandau-Murguia as a board member extend to fund appropriations, zoning ordinance special exceptions, and re-zoning approvals.