Oscar Irenia is a Democratic candidate for the 32nd District of the Kansas House. He recently responded to a Wyandotte Daily election questionnaire.
The primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 4. Early voting is ongoing in Wyandotte County, and voting by mail also is available.
Age: 21
Occupation and experience:
Student
Finance
Young entrepreneur
Graphic designer
Marketer
Assisted with politics
Education:
Wyandotte High School
University of Central Missouri, general education
Johnson County Community College
Organizations, clubs, groups to which you belong:
YOVA Clubs
Kansas Hispanic Caucus
Reasons for running:
I am running for state representative because I believe in my heart that the community deserves to be refreshed. And how I plan on doing that is to work with the community find out their needs, help them get resources and work one block at a time so we can do it all together.
What are the three most important issues facing this district and how would you handle them?
I plan on working with my community first, having meetings to understand their needs and to understand what they are looking for and how I can assist them with refreshing the community.
Second, I would love to engage with the youth by creating organizations in which the youth are taught how to run an organization, bringing each one, teach one to my community.
Also, coming all together with the community to be able to welcome, engage, and work with each other. Because District 32 is a diverse community and we should all care for one another.
If you are an incumbent, list your top accomplishments in office. If you are not an incumbent, what would you change if elected?
I will change the way people view that community while bringing each other together as one, to work hard for the community we love and care about. To be an inspiration to the next generation.
Have you run for elected office previously? When, results?
No. This is my first time running for office.