Wyandotte West Online! [ election 2001 ]

Thursday, July 22, 2004

VOTE August 3rd!

Candidates with no
opposition in Primary Election

U.S. Representative
Rep. Dennis Moore (D)
State Senator, Fourth District
Sen. David Haley (D)
State Senator, Fifth District
Sen. Mark Gilstrap (D)
State Representative, 31st District
Rep. Bonnie Sharp (D)
State Representative, 33rd District
Rep. Tom Burroughs (D)
State Representative, 34th District
Rep. Valdenia Winn (D)
State Representative, 36th District
Rep. Margaret Long (D)
Shawn Shipp (R)

State Representative, 37th District
Mike Peterson (D)
State Representative, 39th District
Rep. Broderick Henderson (D)
District Attorney
Jerry Gorman (D)
29th District Judge
Tom Boeding (D)
Dan Duncan (D)
Mike Grosko (D)
Muriel Yates Harris (D)
Wayne Lampson (D)
David Mikesic (D)
Bob Serra (D)

All of the above are incumbents except Conroy, Gorman, Peterson and Shipp.

29th District Court Judge
Division One - DEMOCRAT

   Burns said he will seek to bring a simple, yet powerful, strategy to the bench if elected. He said he plans on being fair, impartial and upholding the law.
   “My diverse educational and professional background has allowed me to develop the skills necessary to be an effective and fair District Court Judge,” he said.
   Burns received a Bachelors of Arts degree in American History from Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. He received a law degree from Notre Dame University, South Bend, Ind., in 1991.
   Burns has worked as an assistant attorney for the Unified Government since 1996.

Robert
"Bob"
Burns
Address:
10533 Nogard
Age: 38
Occupation:
Lawyer

   Cahill said he will carry on the long-standing tradition of the excellent Wyandotte County Judiciary. He also said he will serve the community with fairness, dedication and integrity.
   “I feel I am uniquely qualified to be judge of the District Court due to my wide array of experience,” he said. “I have enjoyed serving my fellow Wyandotte County citizens, both as a prosecutor and as a private attorney.    I will serve the people as a fair and even-handed judge.”
Cahill earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Washburn University, Topeka, Kan., in 1990. He graduated from the Washburn Law School in 1995.
   Cahill worked as an Assistant Wyandotte County District Attorney from 1996 to 2000. He opened Cahill Law Offices in 2001.

Dan
Cahill
Address:
12342
Donahoo Rd.
Age: 37
Occupation:
Lawyer

   Klapper said his first goal will be to make the courts more accessible to the public by improving the functioning of the judicial system.
   Klapper said the public needs to be better informed on the process. He said he would focus on making the judiciary more aware of the citizens concerns.
   “I filed for this position because I feel that I have the requisite experience, temperament and concern for the Wyandotte County Community as well as the desire to improve the Judicial System through daily involvement within the system,” he said.
   Klapper was a prosecutor in the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office and for the City of Kansas City, Kansas’ Legal Department. He is a permanent Pro-Tem Judge in Wyandotte County District Court.

Bill
Klapper
Address:
10825
Countryside Dr.
Age: 46
Occupation:
Judge, Lawyer

   Ms. Lidtke said she wants to serve the community as a hard-working, fair and impartial judge. She said she wants to be the second female judge on the Wyandotte County bench.
   “After serving my community for nearly 15 years as one of the most successful criminal prosecutors in Wyandotte County, I now want to take those work ethics to the bench where I can continue making a positive impact on our community and on the lives of individual citizens,” she said.
   Ms. Lidtke has served in the District Attorney’s office since 1990. She was a lawyer in private practice from 1989 until 1990. She is a graduate of Washington High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, Lawrence. She is a Law School graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

Sheryl
Lidtke
Address:
4100 Lake Ln.
Age: 41
Occupation:
Assistant District Attorney

   McAfee said he is running for District Court Judge to provide fair and impartial judicial services, in accordance with the law. He also said he would like to implement a judicial system that will be both productive and cost effective, not only for those appearing before the court, but for the taxpayers.
   McAfee said he would like to minimize the cost to litigants while affording a fair forum for legal matters.
   “I have dealt with people and been involved in the community my entire life,” McAfee said. “I decided to become a lawyer because I thought I could help people and for the last 23 years, I have tried to do this in my practice.
   McAfee, a graduate of Washington High School, has practiced law as a sole practitioner for more than 23 years.

Stan
McAfee
Address:
10831
Countryside Dr.
Age: 49
Occupation:
Lawyer

   Ms. Meyer said she will use her strong leadership skills to uphold the laws with honesty and integrity. She said she has a lot of respect for the people of Wyandotte County and will utilize her experience as both an educator and a prosecutor.
   “With my experience as a prosecutor for almost 15 years and my leadership skills and community involvement. I felt I had strengths and skills that would allow me to be a competent judge and represent the people of Wyandotte County,” Ms. Meyer said.
   Ms. Meyer was a teacher in the Kansas City, Kansas, District from 1977 to 1987. She has been an Assistant District Attorney and a supervisor of the Juvenile Department since 1990.
   Ms. Meyer has served on the Kansas City, Kansas, School Board since 1997.

Vicki
Meyer
Address:
1821 S. 32nd
Age: 50
Occupation:
Lawyer, Educator

U.S. Senate - REPUBLICAN

   Sen. Brownback was elected as U.S. Representative , Second District, in 1994. In 1996, he was elected as U.S. Senator , filling out the unexpired term of U.S. Sen. Bob Dole.
   Sen. Brownback said he is dedicated to several measures which are vital to Kansans and all Americans. These include tax relief, and reforming Social security. He has called for corporate responsibility in the entertainment industry.
   Sen. Brownback heads the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Science, Technology and Space.
   Sen. Brownback received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics from Kansas State Univeristy, Manhattan, and a law degree from the University of Kansas, Lawrence. He grew up on a farm in rural Linn County near Parker, Kan.

Sam
Brownback
Address:
Topeka, Kan.
Age: 47
Occupation:
U.S. Senator, lawyer

   Arch P. Naramore, has been labeled as a “Maverick Republican” by his supporters because he is not promoting the traditional Republican platform.
Naramore said he is a proponent of stem cell research, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and fiscal responsibility.
   “I think the status quo needsto be shaken up in Washington,” Naramore said. “Kansans are currently being represented by a harlot of special interests who have gotten most of his financial support from people and corporations from outside of Kansas.
   “The true interests of Kansas are not being represented by Mr. (Sam) Brownback,” he said. “Changes need to be made, and I intend to do my best to facilitate those changes. I’m not a Washington insider. I represent the people of Kansas.” Naramore said he will also look out for the small farmer and school children.

Arch
Naramore
Address:
1204 New York
Lawrence, Kan.
Age: 52
Occupation:
Business owner, accountant, organic farmer

U.S. Senate - DEMOCRAT

Could not be reached for biographical information or photo. He was incorrectly listed last week an incumbent without opposition.

Robert
Conroy
Address:
4907 Bluejacket, Shawnee
Age: 76
Occupation:
Retired railroad worker

   Jones was a legislative lobbyist for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Topeka, Kan. He also served from 1991 until 2001 as the union’s national liaison , as vice president of governmental affairs.
   Jones was an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Representative, Third District, in 1990. He lost in a race against the incumbent, Jan Meyers.
   Jones is a native of Osawatomie, Kan., and a graduate of Baker University, Baldwin, Kan.
   Jones said he opposes a constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriages and favors abortion rights. He said he opposes President George W. Bush’s tax cut Jones said the United States should have had more international support before invading Iraq.

Lee
Jones
Address:
10324 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa
Age: 53
Occupation:
Railroad engineer

State Senate, Fifth District - REPUBLICAN

   Mrs. McDaniel said she will make sure the citizens in her district are heard in the senate. She also said she favors a vote by the citizens on vital issues such as taxes and a marriage amendment.
   “I will bring the vote to the people on the marriage amendment and other key issues,” She said. “I will bring my knowledge and expertise in the field of education to the legislature.”
   Mrs. McDaniel is an Adjunct Professor at Baker University, Overland Park, where she has worked since 2002 in the Education Department.
   Mrs. McDaniel has more than 20 years experience as an educator and administrator. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Central Missouri University, Warrensburg in 1972. She earned a Master of Science degree in Administration from Central Missouri in 1980.
   She said she will foster excellence in Education and be an advocate for children.

Donna
McDaniel
Address:
131 Rock Creek Loop, Lansing
Age: 53
Occupation:
Educator

   Fitzgerald said he is running for the State Senate so he can protect Kansas family values, improve education funding and implement stronger economic development.
   He said he will protect the families of Kansas by introducing a defense of marriage act; regulate the abortion industry for greater safety; and support families who have concerns about caring for older adults.
   Fitzgerald said he plans to improve education funding by reducing administrative overhead, gaining more resources for teachers and standardizing school budgets statewide. Fitzgerald said he will compete with other states and overseas to establish new jobs assure predictable taxes and maintain and develop roadwork.
   “My family and I have benefited from living in this part of Kansas for the last 20-plus years,” Fitzgerald said. “I have been an employee, an employer, and a retired person here and the people have been exceptional.

Stephen
Fitzgerald
Address:
3100 Tonganoxie Rd.
Age: 60
Occupation:
Defense contractor, military analyst

   Grodberg said he wants to help solve the problem of inadequate funds for public education. He said this can be done with a revision of the tax structure without a tax increase.
   Grodberg served as the mayor and commissioner in the City of Leavenworth from 1989 to 1993. He has been active in various voluntary organizations including his church, the United Way and the Rotary Club.
   He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and a Master of Business Administration degree from Ohio University, Athens. He retired two years ago from a career in restaurant franchise business. He had Pizza Hut restaurants in Lansing, Leavenworth, Kearney and Atchison, Kan.
   “By applying a cost-benefit analysis, I can find those existing programs that are well intended, but not performing well,” he said. “Reducing or eliminating those programs will provide funding for other needs without raising taxes.”

Joel
Grodberg
Address:
1909 Pine Ridge Dr., Leavenworth
Age: 54
Occupation:
Retired restaurant franchisee

State Senate, Sixth District - DEMOCRAT

   Frownfelter said the district is not being represented as well as it could be. He said there needs to be a change and that he can better represent the hard-working taxpayers of the district.
   Frownfelter is a graduate of Turner High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Emporia State University.
   “Growing up in Turner, I understand Wyandotte County,” he said. “I am a new face in politics.”
Frownfelter said he will listen to the concerns of people in his district.
   “The needs of Wyandotte County will be my top priority,” Frownfelter said.
   Frownfelter has never sought public office before this race. He said he is interested in supporting family values and properly funding education.

Stan
Frownfelter
Address:
5225 Crest Dr.
Age: 53
Occupation:
President, K.C. Fluid Power

   Sen. Steineger said he has many ways to improve Wyandotte County. He wants to find a way to bring casino gaming here, hold the line on taxes by halting wasteful spending, and growing the economy by generating new jobs and more revenue.
   He also said he supports neighborhood efforts to fight crime and blight and increase funding for birth-twelve public education, especially early childhood programs such as all-day kindergarten, Head Start and Parents as Teachers.
   “I have worked and want to continue to help make Wyandotte County a better place to live, hold a job, go to school and visit.” Sen. Steineger said.
   Sen. Steineger was first elected to the Kansas Senate in 1997. He was the campaign field director for U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Third Dist.) in 1998. He has been involved in politics since 1987 when he was an assistant to U.S. Rep. Jim Slattery (D-Second Dist.) in Washington, DC.

Chris
Steineger
Address:
51 S. 64th
Age: 42
Occupation:
State Senator

State Representative, 33rd District
DEMOCRAT

David
Morales
Address:
1305 Osage
Age: 37
Occupation:
Investigator, educator

Louis
Ruiz
Address:
2914 W 46th
Age: 50
Occupation:
Retired employee, Lucent technologies

State Representative, 39th District
REPUBLICAN

   Rep. Cox said he wants to promote economic development and the creation of more jobs while developing a plan for proper education funding and the revision of the education formula.
   “I felt the House of Representatives needed a prudent voice and more fiscal responsibility,” Rep. Cox said. “There are many Representatives that would not stand up and do the right thing.”
   Rep. Cox served on the Bonner Springs Board of Education from 1979 to1983. He has served six terms in the Kansas House of Representatives from 1993 to today. Rep. Cox spent 16 years as an educator, teacher, coach and administrator before spending the next 31 years as an investment broker. He is a registered securities principal.
   Rep. Cox graduated from Lawrence High School in 1951. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education at the University of Kansas, Lawrence in 1957 and a Master’s degree from KU in 1963.

Ray Cox
Address:
824 S. 131st
Age: 69
Occupation:
Educator, investment broker, State Representative

   Dove said he will support local community growth with the community sharing in that growth. He said he will also support reducing the cost of medications for older adults.
   Dove also said he will support anything that will help children, schools and taxes.
   Dove said he wouldn’t support gaming or gambling in the community.
   “I promise to always vote with your community in mind,” Dove said. “I will fight in Topeka for the same conservative principles that we live by daily. I will support more openness in Government.”
   Dove, who served in the U.S. Army, said he will protect family values and the Preservation of the Marriage Amendment. He has never been elected to a political office.

Willie Dove
Address:
14715 Timer Ln., Leavenworth County
Age: 58
Occupation:
Insurance Agent, Business Owner

U.S. Representative, Third District
REPUBLICAN

   Kobach said he will protect the homeland, lower taxes, foster prosperity and support family and traditional values. He said he will also protect our borders, reduce the tax burden on families and preserve the sanctity of marriage.
   “I have been fighting the war on terrorism for two years, and I saw where the vulnerabilities were in our laws,” Kobach said. “We’re facing many threats as a nation, both from the outside world and from within. I know what Congress must do in order to win the war on terrorism.”
   Kobach, who served as a senior Bush Administration official and Counsel to Attorney General John Ashcroft from 2001 to 2003, said he is proud of his Kansas roots.
   “Growing up in Kansas taught me the value of hard work, perseverance and honesty, and instilled in me the importance of faith and family,” he said.

Kris
Kobach
Address:
9159 Kessler Ln.
Age: 38
Occupation:
Law professor

   Rep. Lightner said she will work on providing more ways to make health insurance more affordable for families, small businesses and individuals.
   She also said she will increase funding for public education. She said she will also work on further expansion of the economy with more tax credits and incentives.
   “I feel my background and experience make me a qualified candidate to address needs and concerns of the Third District,” Rep. Lightner said. “Dennis Moore is out of step with the district and we need someone with a proven voting record to go up against Mr. Moore and defeat him.”
   Rep. Lightner has served in the Kansas House since 1998. She has worked as a lawyer for nearly two decades.

Patricia
Lightner
Address:
9408 West 106th St.
Age: 46
Occupation:
Lawyer, State Representative

   Taff said he will use his 15 years of recent tactical military experience to fight the war on terrorism. He also said he will provide support for small businesses by keeping taxes low, permitting associational health plans and allowing tax deductions for health insurance premiums paid on behalf of employees.
   Taff said he will also support education by fully funding federal education mandates.
   “I am running because I care passionately about the future of our children and the safety of our community,” Taff said. “My mother raised my brother and me with the values that we all hold dear as Kansans: that we have a responsibility to give back to our community and to live our lives with integrity and respect for others. That’s why I take so much pride in serving Kansas and our country as an officer and aviator in the Navy.”

Adam Taff
Address:
177 E. Hillcrest Dr.
Age: 39
Occupation:
U.S. Naval Pilot


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