Candidate for Kansas State Senate - District 22 in 2020 Kansas General Election.
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Get StartedThe work of the legislature is primarily of making, modifying or repealing laws. In my view, we have too many laws and often resort to complicated laws as a quick way to address problems. That is a sign of a regressive society. Instead, we must look at creating a just society with a moral code of fairness. I hope that I might be a voice for justice as a legislator and help to streamline modern life, rather than complicating it to the point that justice is hard to determine. Learn more
We must find ways to encourage and support our economy in order to solve our state and local financial problems. Free enterprise and small business growth also is a strong motivator for excellence and economic growth. Support for the engines that run our economy and appropriate governmental tax policy and regulation are essential for our long-term economic health. Learn more
Education is my number one priority. We must invest in our young people so they have the skills and compassion to be solid, productive citizens. We face a growing crisis in being able to recruit, train, and retain quality teachers and administrators in Kansas. We must find ways to make state education more efficient and to reward the education profession at all levels, K-12, Tech College, and University levels so that we continue to be in the top 10 states in the nation in educational quality. Learn more
I believe the mark of a noble and functional society is how well it addresses the needs of its children, its elderly, and its disabled. The legislature must provide a voice for those who are often not heard or ignored. The will of the majority is clearly an important consideration. Yet, compassion for those in need must also carry significant weight. We have the ability to take care of our children, our elderly and our disabled. Do we have the will?. Learn more
We need taxes in order to function as a complex, interdependent society. Taxes must be fair and not regressive. Learn more
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