“Honesty and transparency. Good communication with the public about what the plans are for the future.”

— James Schaefe, gallery director, Lawrence

“Understanding what the people want. It's true everywhere.”

— Hal Boylan, Crystal River, Fla.

“He or she'd have to be able to take care of begonia plants. It means he or she is nurturing and that he or she cares about the environment, and I think Lawrence should be a green-friendly place.”

— Margaret Kobawoo, Kansas University junior, Wichita

“Connecting with different types of people because Lawrence is a melting pot.”

— Kevin Williams, Kansas University senior, Junction City