Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and his wife Katherine Carttar announced the arrival of their second child. The couple welcomed a son named Quinton Carttar Lucas last week.
“Katherine and I are excited to announce the arrival of a new addition to our family, our son Quinton Carttar Lucas. I am fortunate each day to be Mayor of Kansas City, but my greatest blessing is being a father,” said Lucas. “I will be working a reduced schedule over the weeks ahead to spend time with Baby Q, his older brother Bennett, and my amazing wife.”
Meet Mayor Quinton Lucas’ New Wife, Baby
The newborn, affectionately referred to as “Baby Q” by the mayor, joins older brother Bennett Carttar Lucas, who was born in June 2021. Mayor Lucas and Carttar were married in a civil ceremony in April 2021, just a few months before welcoming their first child.
Lucas’ plans to work a reduced schedule to spend time with his expanding family aligns with the family-friendly policies he has championed since taking office.
“In Kansas City, we are proud to support mothers, fathers, and caregivers as they take on our community’s most important job—raising and spending time with our families,” Lucas stated.
The mayor highlighted that Kansas City employees are now eligible for up to twelve weeks of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. This policy, implemented by Lucas, places Kansas City at the forefront among government employers and local businesses in supporting work-life balance for new parents.
The mayor had announced at a news conference the prior evening (June 18) that his wife was in labor, adding a touch of humor by jokingly suggesting they might name the baby after a local news anchor.
On social media, Lucas expressed appreciation for the city’s parental leave policy, stating, “Proud to work for an employer that gives us the time.”
When he is on leave, Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw will assume the duties of Mayor.
