THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, JULY 14,2
PRIMARY ELECTION CANDIDATE
PATRICK WIESNER (National)
U.S. Senate, Democrat
Patrick Wiesner's campaign focuses on paying off the national debt. He plans to "write a simplified tax code" as well as stop lobbyists from writing laws. Wiesner has worked as an Army lawyer and a tax attorney. Wiesner is campaigning against Chad Taylor to challenge the winner of the Republican primary between incumbent Pat Roberts and three Republican challengers.
DENNIS "BOOG" HIGHBERGER (State)
46th House District, Democrat
Highberger is an attorney in Lawrence where he has lived for 37 years. He was mayor of Lawrence
from 2005 to 2006 and served on the Lawrence City Commission from 2003 to 2009. Highberger also worked for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for over 20 years. Highberger is running against Abbie Hodgson in the primary election.
ABBIE HODGSON (State)
46th House District, Democrat
Abbie Hodgson's campaign plans to restore funding to public schools and invest in small businesses by lowering property taxes. Hodgson graduated from the University in 2003 but is currently working on her Ph.D. She teaches in the communication studies department. Hodgson owns her own business, Prairie
Fire Consulting, and has worked for the Kansas state government. Hodgson also worked as a speechwriter for Governor Kathleen Sebelius. Hodgson is running against Dennis Highberger. The winner of the primary will face J.Douglas Robinson in the general election.
GREG ROBINSON (County)
Douglas County Commissioner.
Democrat
Greg Robinson, a Lawrence attorney, switched his party affiliation to run against incumbent Mike Gaughan for Douglas County Commissioner. This position has no Republican challenger and will likely be decided with the primary vote.
SHOPPING
JAMES HOYT/KANSAN
More than 100 businesses along Massachusetts Street will set up outside for the annual Lawrence sidewalk sale on Thursday, July 17.
Sidewalk sale spans Mass. St.
The 55th annual Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale is Thursday, and shoppers can start their sprees before the sun rises.
From dawn to dusk, more than 100 businesses along Massachusetts Street, spanning from Waxman Candles to Footprints including stores on the side streets, will set up outside for the day.
Sally Zogry, the executive director of Downtown Lawrence Inc., said it gives businesses a chance to sell spring and summer merchandise to make room for fall inventory, and it has become a community gathering over the past 55 years.
"We have such a great mix of businesses down here but we still retain our historic
character and people love it," Zogry said.
She said some people make the drive from other cities such as Omaha and Kansas City, Mo., for the day of deals.
From the sidewalk, Global Cafe, The Mad Greek and La Familia will serve grab and go items such as pastries and coffee to fuel the shoppers. Extra Virgin will also provide samplings of their balsamic vinegars and olive oils.
Zogry said Urban Outfitters and Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop have had the longest lines in previous years.
For more information, visit the Facebook page, and check Kansan.com for sidewalk sale updates.
Amelia Arvesen