September 2009
Dear Colleague and Constitutent,
I am preparing for the 2010 session of the Kansas Legislature and as such I would like your opinion on a variety of topics. Response by email is preferable however; hard copy in the mail is acceptable as well. Your prompt response is appreciated
If you would like to share your thoughts on any topic that I have not identified please send your comments. As always, any suggestions to improve/delete/increase the delivery of government services or entitlements should include your funding sources, the number of people it will impact and the consequences if not delivered.
I realize you may not have expertise or an opinion in the selected areas and that is OK, Let me know what you think on the topics on which you have an opinion.
I will use this information as I work representing you in Topeka; I welcome differing viewpoints as well as those that agree with me. The following general categories are to provide you focus on relevant topics, feel free to expand or add to the list.
Let me know where you stand by emailing me at johng@carlisleinc.net. Thanks for your assistance.
John
Education:
Definition of “Suitability”,
Local Option Budget increases or decreases of the lid?
Pre-K and early childhood education
Charter Schools, Home School, Parochial, Alternative form of instruction, Long Distance, web-based. Etc
Higher Education, Technical, Bioscience, Post Secondary, on the job Training.
Recreation:
Wildlife and Parks Operations
Safe Boating Rules
Consolidation/elimination/duplication
Out of State Hunting Permits
Campground Maintenance.
Park Entrance fees
Enforcement Issues
Government Services:
Reorganization
Private Sector providers
Law enforcement
Unemployment benefits
Corrections:
Parole Board Functions
Early Release and Parole Supervision
Inmate Labor Force
Prison Operations
Expansion of facilities
Drug and alcohol treatment vs. incarceration
Social Services
Adoption Foster parents
Child in Need of Care
Health and Nutrition Services
Food and housing
Senior Services
Transportation
Toll Roads
Gasoline sales tax specifically for highway infrastructure maintenance
Speed limits
Graduated Drivers license
Railroads
Airports
Mass Transit
