Johnson demonstrates leadership in his representation of 108th District
Dear Editor,
The following Letter to the Editor was written in support of Kansas Rep. Steven Johnson, who represents the 108th District, including Ellsworth County. It arrived too late for this week's edition of the I-R; however, we wanted to be sure our readers had access to the letter because it addresses the leadership Rep. Johnson has displayed in addressing the KPERS issue.
Dear Editor
As Superintendent of Schools for Ellsworth/Kanopolis U.S.D. 327, President of Central Christian College of McPherson, Ks., and Secretary of Human Resources for the Carlin Administration, it was my pleasure to work with the fine folks of District 108. I knew these folks as honest, trustworthy, respectful and hard working with a deep love for the State of Kansas.
Several years have passed since I served directly in the area, but time has not diminished the value system appreciated by these Kansans. For the past 9 years, I have represented retired teachers and school personnel in Topeka while working with the legislature.
During that time, I have looked for legislators who demonstrated by action and deed that they shared these same values. Rep. Johnson was one of the few legislators that consistently held true to being honest, trustworthy, respectful and hard working. The political process often encourages actions that are not congruent with these words, but Rep. Johnson showed time and again that his integrity was in tact.
As far as our trust fund (KPERS) is concerned and summing up years of observation and effort, I watched as his leadership style and ability to work with all shareholders, created an environment that is a major reason the KPERS trust fund is as strong and viable as it is today.
I would encourage your support of Rep. Johnson in District 108. We need him in Topeka. With like minded legislators he can fix the economy and continue to shore up KPERS.
Dr. Harvey L. Ludwick
Ottawa, Kan.
Dr. Ludwick currently resides in Ottawa, KS