Republican • L Governor: MichaeL W sMith 1. What interests you about serving in this role?
My priorities and reason for running have always been to give a voice to the people of this state who have been ignored for a long time.When I heard the same thing over and overno one is listening, working or cares about us, we don’t like the people we have to choose from in the elections, it left me with no other option but to step up and serve.
2. How do you prioritize competing demands with limited resources?
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First is to clean house, eliminate duplication, streamline operations and ensure existing dollars are being used effectively and recover resources through that process.Then focus on our core demands and where we need to pay attention in this state. Needs vs Wants.
It is important that we guided by transparency, data and input from communities they affect.
3. If elected, what would your top three priorities be during your first year?
1. Eliminate wasteful spending, including duplications and rooting out fraud.
2. Begin the process of reducing Property tax with the goal of eliminating it altogether and funding local government other ways.
3. Putting in guardrails regarding energy and data centers in this state to help protect cities, counties, people and resources from projects that do not benefit Kansas.
4. Education reform 4. Please list personal information or other information you feel is important.
I’m a lifelong Kansan, a mother, and business owner. My priorities come from real conversations I’ve had across this state with families, farmers, and small business owners who feel unheard. I’m not a career politician. Kansas needs leadership that listens and puts people first. I’ve traveled the entire state, county by county, town by town, meeting people in their daily lives to understand their concerns directly. I’m proud to run a grassroots campaign with no political backing from PACs, special interests, or large out-of-state donations. My focus is restoring trust, increasing transparency, and ensuring government serves Kansas families.
