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Kansas House of Representatives, District 038

The Kansas House of Representatives is the lower house of the legislature of the U.S. state of Kansas. Composed of 125 state representatives from districts with roughly equal populations of at least 19,000, its members are responsible for crafting and voting on legislation, helping to create a state budget, and legislative oversight over state agencies.

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    Timothy H. Johnson
    (Rep)

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    Richard Paz
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

What makes you the best candidate for this position? What skills, expertise, or competencies qualify you?

What are Kansas's three most important issues, and how do you intend to address them?

How would you make it easier for Kansas citizens to follow bills as they flow through the legislature? What, if any, changes would you propose in the “Gut and Go” process?

Would you support changes to Kansas election laws and voting systems? Why?

Campaign Phone 9137282024
Campaign Address 14135 Mitchell Court, Apt. A
Personal Biography He began his professional career in law enforcement, where he served for 31 years. He rose to the rank of undersheriff in Wyandotte County, and would later serve as a chief of police in Lindsborg, Kansas. He also served as a Special Investigator for the State of Kansas in child abuse cases. After retiring from public safety, he entered the world of education through the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools’ Teaching Fellows Program. He also served as an elected member of the Piper School Board.
Education BS Social Studies Bethany College; MAJ Wichita State University; Graduate Kansas Law Enforcement Academy, University of Kansas: ME Pittsburg State University
Community/Public Service Church Elder Trinity Lutheran Church, Board Member Lutheran HS; Board Member Piper School Board
My background in the criminal justice field (31 years) and teaching career (17 years) prior to being elected four years ago prepared me to handle a wide number of issues. As a government teacher I also was well readied to handle the legal aspects of government.
Personal property tax relief is critical, despite some tax relief in 2024. We must change our appraisal method so that fair market values are set for homes. A second issue is supporting our education structure to prepare our students, while maintaining needed academic levels. Finally developing commerce in the state to retain our population and provide good jobs.
The state does a good job of daily publishing information and providing videeo of all meetings. Possibly a media campaign would help those not aware of the possibilities would be helpful. I do not support "gur & go" which is often done late in the session and without time to research what is substituted.
Support our current election laws.
Campaign Web Site http://pazforkansas.com/
Campaign Phone 913-306-7200
Personal Biography I bring a wealth of experience from my 30-year military medical career, where I served as commander, operations officer, planner, strategist and educator in combat environments as well as peacetime operations, retiring as an Army Colonel. I have served in various capacities, including assisting with Department of Defense and Army healthcare reform, Army-wide behavioral healthcare planning as well as teaching applied critical thinking at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Education BA, Philosophy, University of Washington; MBA, Texas A&M; MMAS (Master in Military Art and Science) School of Advanced Military Studies
Community/Public Service District 2 Director, Rural Leavenworth, Inc. (non-profit)
I deeply care about the future of our communities and the well-being of every Kansan. I will represent our district's interests by putting the peoples' interests first. I will proactively communicate the impacts and interests of current and pending legislation and seek citizen feedback.
(1) Lowering inflationary property valuations and property taxes (2) MEDICAID Expansion (increase access to quality and affordable healthcare to include mental healthcare) (3) Making Kansas an affordable and better place to live and work
Leverage web-based legislative tracking services and feedback systems. Hold public forums to discuss upcoming legislation and facilitate group input on key issues.
I support making voting secure, simple and accessible for all voting eligible Kansas citizens