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State Representative, District 138

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    Chris Daugherty
    (Dem)

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    Tom Franiak
    (Rep)

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    Burt Whaley
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What areas of public policy are you passionate about and why?

What is your top priority for legislative action in 2027? Briefly discuss how you would address this priority.

Age 54
Public elected offices held Stone County Ambulance Board, District 3, 2024-present
Highest post-secondary educ Some college
Occupation City clerk
Our state has done a disservice to education funding. Public dollars go to public schools, period. State priorities need to be debt service, education, health and welfare, and infrastructure. Our initiative petition process should be strengthened, not removed. And while no state income tax sounds nice in theory, it’s a terrible fiscal policy for Missouri.
Restoring and increasing school funding, including clawing back voucher money for private schools, and renewing the state budget with the priority of service to the constituents rather than the wealthy.
Campaign Website http://friendsoffraniak.org
Age 61
Occupation Self-employed, owner of Midwest Cabinets and Design
Improving infrastructure within the district. By improving infrastructure, we can grow the economy and make life better for the citizens, businesses and tourists who visit our area. I'm also passionate about saving the family farms. We need to reduce their costs and increase their profits. We need to encourage younger folks to get excited about carrying on the family farm.
Carrying the people's voice to Jefferson City and working with Senator Brad Hudson to continue his work for the district.
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