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Jim Gartner (rugby League)
Jim Gartner is an American politician and retired businessman serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 53rd district. Elected in 2016, he assumed office on January 9, 2017. Education Gartner earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Washburn University in 1974. Career Prior to entering politics, Gartner worked as an employee of Southwestern Bell for 30 years, retiring as vice president of external affairs. He served in the United States Marine Corps for three years during the Vietnam War. Gartner also served as a member and president of the Auburn–Washburn USD 437. In 2016, Gartner was selected by 53rd district Democratic precinct committee-members to replace Annie Tietze in a special election. Gartner was later elected to a full term in November 2016. Since 2019, he has served as a minority whip of the Kansas House of Representatives. Personal life Gartner lives in Topeka, Kansas. References Living people Washburn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annie Tietze
Annie Tietze (born October 7, 1950) is a Democratic Democrat, Democrats, or Democratic may refer to: Politics *A proponent of democracy, or democratic government; a form of government involving rule by the people. *A member of a Democratic Party: **Democratic Party (United States) (D) **Democratic ... former member of the Kansas House of Representatives. She represented the 56th from 2007 to 2013 and the 53rd district from 2013 to 2016. Tietze has worked as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and a teacher. She received her BS in Education from Emporia State University and Masters in Communication Studies at the University of Kansas. She is the local president of the Kansas National Education Association and a member of the First Methodist Church. Committee membership Federal and State Affairs Commerce, Labor, and Economic Development Major donors The top 5 donors to Tietze's 2008 campaign: *1. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $750 *2. Kansas Hospital Assoc $750 *3. Kans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |