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I
am a small business owner.
I’m Mark Treaster the Democratic
candidate for State Representative from the 101st
District. I wish to thank the NAACP and the Prairie Independent
Living Resource Center for sponsoring this forum. These
are two groups that should be commended for their work to
make Hutchinson, and Reno County, a better place to live.
I chose to be a candidate for State Representative
because I care about people and I desire to serve the people
of my district in Topeka. As a former educator and as a
businessman in the service industry, I have taken great
personal satisfaction in meeting the needs of people. Within
our 101st district the past several years I have
repeatedly heard about growing the economy and the support
of public education, but I have seen few results. We need
leadership and effective representation.
My
vision is to provide an atmosphere conducive to an entrepreneurial
spirit, which will result in the creation of new businesses
and new jobs. I have been, and will continue to be as a
state legislator, proactive with 20/20 Vision, the Hutchinson/Reno
County Chamber of Commerce, the Quest Center, and the new
HCC entrepreneurial program. These organizations have goals
to help Reno County develop a stronger economy.
As
a landowner, I understand the difficulties the farming community
is suffering and will work to make the agricultural economy
healthier.
There is nothing more important in my vision of Reno
County in 10 to 20 years then the quality of education available
to our children. Our schools currently do a great job but
are being required by the federal government and state governments
to do more. I support improving our educational system,
and as a former teacher of students with disabilities, I
understand education and the needs of our schools as they
work to meet these new requirements.
As a businessman, I fully understand the tax burden
placed on individuals and businesses. Government spending
must be responsible and accountable as it provides the services
needed by our society.
Lastly, my campaign is a bipartisan effort and I
pledge thoughtful consideration to my constituents because
I know all people have valid beliefs from their personal
perspectives.
It will be a privilege and honor to serve the people
of the 101st District in Topeka the next two
years.
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