University Daily Kansan
Thursday, October 31, 1974
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Voters'guide
Gray
Buzzi
Kennedy
Whitenight
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PAUL D. GRAY (R)—Married; attended Windsor High School, University of Kansas,
B. M. E.; president of Jenkins Music Co.;
618 Ohio, Lawrence.
A. The representative's principle function is to make legislative laws for the state of Kansas.
Q. What do you see as the role of State Representative, 44th District?
Q. What do you plan to do to fulfill this
role? Do you have any proposals in mind?
What are they?
A. I want a close association with the people in my district so I may discover what types of programs they are interested in. I am especially concerned with legislative issues involving budget appropriation for state-supported institutions. The University of Kansas should receive the proper funding needed to continue and build specific programs. Other proposals which I will support are a 10 per cent pay raise for all University of Kansas faculty members, reforms in the prisons and state mental health institutions, and proper funding of the Civil Rights Commission.
Q. Why do you think you are more qualified for this job than your opponent?
A. Before introducing any bill to the House, I will discuss the possibilities of its passage with my colleagues. By doing this, taxpayer's money and legislator's time won't be wasted on proposals which have little chance of passage. This program will prove much more effective than current procedures followed by my opponent.
A. Preparing a state-wide budget which will meet the needs of all citizens of Kansas. Also, I will seek new programs whenever the public sees a need.
Q. What do you think are the major issues facing the winner of this election? How will you cope with them?
Rep.45th
LLOYD BUZZI (R)—Married, two children; attended Arkansas City public schools; University of Kansas, B.A.; Kansas House of Representatives, 1973-74, incumbent, Rural Route 4, Lawrence.
Q. What do you see as the role of State Representative, 45th District?
A. The role of the state representative is to try to represent the feelings of those persons within his district. Douglas County, being one of the most diversified counties in the state, is an especially difficult challenge. With the constituency comprising the city, rural and student interests, it is sometimes a problem in satisfying the needs of all three groups. For this reason, it is important that the person filling the office of state representative have a good rapport and understanding of all groups. I have such qualifications.
Q. What do you plan to do to fulfill this role? Do you have any proposals in mind? What are they?
A. I will continue the procedure of meeting with all the various groups from the district, so I may obtain their opinions on certain issues. Whether through phone sampling, questionnaires, or personal contact, I am always seeking constituent attitudes. Two proposals which I am working for legislation in are day care centers and highway transportation safety, especially involving bicycle and pedestrian safety.
A. It is difficult to say at this time what exactly will be the pressing issues during the next legislative period. One problem that faces everyone, though, is inflation. On the state level, there may be possible reorganization and consolidation of some state organizations in order to increase efficiency as well as save money. We have to find out where the government can make cutbacks in order to fight inflation.
Q. Why do you think you are more qualified for this job than your opponent? A. Because I have a diversified background in farming, business and student affairs, I can easily relate to problems in these areas. My age, 33, is also an asset, as I can communicate with both the younger and older persons in the district.
Q. What do you think are the major issues facing the winner of this election? How will you cope with them?
FRANCES L. KENNEDY (D)—Married, one child; attended Baldwin High School, University of Kansas; delegate to 3rd district convention, 1972 and 1974; alternate to state convention, 1972; delegate to Young Democrat National Convention, 1971 and 1973, Route 5, Lawrence.
A. The principal function of the office is to represent people, but this isn't being done at this time for two reasons. First, the makeup of the legislature itself. Over 90 per cent of the seats are filled by farmers,
Q. What do you see as the role of State Representative, 45th District?
proprietors, doctors, businessmen and merchants. There are very few individuals in the legislature who can be labeled a common man. Conflicts of interest often become a factor. The legislature would be much more effective if different types of individuals could participate in the policymaking. Secondly, few legislators actually go out into their district to discover what their constituents want in the forms of legislation.
Q. What do you plan to do to fulfill this role? Do you have any proposals in mind? What are they?
A. I will try to represent the people by working full-time. The office will be my primary interest, thus I'll be able to devote the time needed to find out what the public wants. There are several ways in which I plan to reach my constituents. Canvassing the district on a door-to-door basis, distribution of questionnaires, and an introduction of an open forum in which new ideas may be aired are the methods by which I will obtain public opinions.
Q. Why do you think you are more qualified for this job than your opponent?
A. I will be able to give the amount of time needed to do a good job. I am honest and sincere in my desire to represent the people. And I have no ties to special interests, thus enabling me to act independently.
Q. What do you think are the major issues facing the winner of this election? How will you cope with them?
A. A great majority of Americans have lost their confidence in politicians. It is imperative that politicians act in such a manner that their image may be restored. The public should have a deep sense of trust in those who are representing them. Another issue, of course, is inflation. Although the majority of decisions in this area are made on the federal level, states, too, must seek efficiency in their spending.
Commission
JOHN BINGHAM (D)—Marrried; attended Lawrence public schools; University of Kansas, B.S.; University of Kansas Law School, LL.B.; staff attorney and director of Kansas Property Valuation Department; legal advisor to Gov. Robert B. Docking, 700 Mississippi St., Lawrence.
Q. What do you see as the role of County Commissioner?
A. It is comparable to a position on the board of directors of a large corporation. The operating budget is nearly $6 million and there is a definite need for all funds to be used efficiently. Careful examination and planning should be taken for all necessary programs within the county. The county commissioner should play an important role in supplying innovative ideas and then execute these programs to their fullest capacity.
RE-ELECT
SUE NEUSTIFTER seeking second term as Douglas County REGISTER OF DEEDS
Experience: 16 years in Register of Deeds Office
35 years of age
Paid for by Committee for Neustifter, Stephen B. Rhudy, Chairman
VOTE VIRGIL O. FOUST
Democratic Candidate for Sheriff of Douglas County
"I hope each of you will take time to vote and I will appreciate your support."
Virgil O. Foust
(Pd. Pol. Adv.)
Committee for Foust for Sheriff
Bernard Freeman & Wes Santee, Co-Chairmen