Shawnee County IdeaRaiser

On Saturday, September 30, Republicans from around Shawnee County gathered to host the first IdeaRaiser. With over 60 attendees, including Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh, State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins, State Representatives Mike Burgess and Joe Patton, and Shawnee County District Attorney Robert Hecht, there were numerous ideas presented representing a broad scope of Kansas Government. Here are some samples:

Legislation developing goal oriented education policy.
Require voters to produce photo identification prior to voting.
Reduce property taxes for seniors.
Balance the budget.
Revamp sentencing guidelines for white collar crimes.
Senate confirmation of judicial nominees.
Reduce income taxes.
Develop renewable energy policies.
Create incentives for job creation.

There were many more ideas presented. Committee Chair Peggy Mast was very pleased with the turnout and response. “I am excited about the ideas presented tonight,” she stated. “The residents of Shawnee County who attended are plugged into their communities and know the challenges it faces on a daily basis. I look forward to working with them to develop solutions.”

Check back regularly for updates on the next IdeaRaiser. To submit your own idea, visit our website http://www.50ideas.org/.

-Christian Morgan, Executive Director