About Me
Who I am
Who am I? Well, to be honest, I'm just some guy. I've been a Dishwasher, a Grill Cook, a Domino's Delivery Driver; I've worked the outbound trailers at a Distribution Center. But starting at the end of 2015 I've been driving a semi-truck, and since 2016 I've been a flatbed and forklift operator in addition to my truck, driving local deliveries around Shawnee County, and to neighboring cities, or even Missouri or Wichita. Been working 60 hour work-weeks 6 days a week for those 8 years, rain, sleet, or snow.
Being a truck driver has allowed me to listen to/watch every single livestreamed Shawnee County public meeting AND City of Topeka meeting since the end of 2022, so I'm the point-guy for all of my friends and family if they have any questions about local politics.
My Home life
I'm 32 years old. I have a wife of 5 years, who I wouldn't be able to a do a dang thing without, and a couple of kids, Ryan (10), and Olivia (11). Who love taking up whatever time I have left over.
I've been a Youth Soccer Coach for three seasons. I'm now an Officer of my local Central Highland Park Neighborhood Improvement Association, through which I enjoy participating in service days where we pick up yard debris from the yards of our neighbors who need assistance.
Why am I qualified to be County Clerk
I love Shawnee County. I moved to Topeka in 1996 when I was 4 years old. I grew up in a trailer park near SE Adams and 37th Street. I went to Tecumseh South, and graduated from Shawnee Heights in 2010. I've taken my kids to Gage Park, I've biked our trails, I've tracked our Public Works projects, I've followed our budgetary decisions, I've given public testimony to the city, I've given public testimony to the county, I've given written testimony to the state legislature.
I've organized a petition. I've been the campaign manager on a winning local candidate race. I've canvassed several neighborhoods around the county. I speak to people, I listen to people, I advocate on behalf of people.
I care. I care a lot. I worry about people not being involved in local politics and I hope this campaign brings me closer to more people, and gets them excited about following closer to county decisions.
The Platform
Avid County Advocate
I have walked several neighborhoods, talking to Shawnee County citizens to get to know where citizens' opinions are. I've even gathered signatures for a petition, and provided public testimony. I want to be an ear for Shawnee County citizens in a space near to the Board of County Commissioners.
Your Clerk for Transparency
It will be my job as County Clerk to do various clerical work for the county, as well as Freedom of Information requests. Please feel free to reach out to me if you need additional information on county matters.
Additionally, I've seen a great need for cross-talk between the City and the County, and as someone who stays abreast of every meeting between the two, I don't know of anyone better to communicate between the two bodies.
You can help by donating to my campaign!
As much as it hurts to say, campaigns require funding to run for office. Yard signs, door hangers, flyers, and mailers all require funding to pay for.
Making a donation today will help me get the word out so that I can serve you in office!
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