Name and office sought
Pat Pettey, state Senate, 6th District
Age
73
Occupation and experience
Career public school educator 36 years in the Turner school dist. #202
Education
BS and MS in Education from Kansas University and Administration certification from Emporia State University
Organizations, clubs, groups to which you belong
Member of Our Lady of Unity Catholic Church, Chair WYCO library board, member TCC board, KC area Parents as Teachers Consortium advisory board, chair Stonehaven homeowners association.
Reasons for running
My parents were role models for community involvement and that led me to leadership opportunities in my community, teachers association,and then running for the Kansas House, 2 terms, Unified Government of WyCo/ KCK commissioner for 4 terms, and the Kansas Senate 2 terms.
What are the three most important issues facing this district and how would you handle them?
Three most important issues: Economic stability, Quality K-12 education and affordable higher education, and health care security and respect.
The 6th district needs a leader who will continue to focus on moving Kansas forward. I am a common sense problem solver, not a problem creator. I will continue to work with Governor Kelly to keep Kansans safe and on path forward to economic prosperity.
If you are an incumbent, list your top accomplishments in office. If you are not an incumbent, what would you change if elected?
I was part of the legislature to undo the Brownback failed tax experiment. Work on legislation to set our state on path of quality funding for K-12 education.
Legislation to increase early childhood education funding. Helped to craft legislation that led to passing the Eisenhower legacy transportation program.