Get to Know Ken Collins for State Representative
Get out to Vote on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the General Election.
I grew up in Mulberry and after many years of living away I have returned to my roots.
I have an Associates of Science degree from Fort Scott Community College and a Bachelors of Science from Friends University. I am divorced and I have no children. I enjoy small town Kansas life, and the district that I am running to represent is made up of small towns and rural areas. I hope to continue to serve in the Kansas State House of Representatives so I can be a voice of the people in Topeka. With the seat open for election in November of this year I plan to do some campaigning to renew some long time acquaintances, as well as meet some new friends.
The Second Legislative District consists of parts of Crawford County including the incorporated cities of Arcadia, Arma, Cherokee, Frontenac, Girard, Hepler, McCune, Mulberry and Walnut along with the Neosho County Cities of Erie, Galesburg, Saint Paul, Stark and part of Chanute.
In the 2024 campaign I am emphasizing my background and experience. I serve on the House Local Government Committee where I feel particularly qualified because of my background in local government having served on city councils in Mulberry and in Edgerton when I lived there.
I find it helpful on the Veterans Committee that I have a background in military service having put in a total of 10 years in the US Air Force and the Kansas Army National Guard.
Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving in Topeka. I am always happy to hear from the people of the Second District with your ideas and concerns.
“The biggest challenge right now for the Second District and Southeast Kansas in general is lack of economic opportunities.”
My Experience
Legislative Service: 2019- Present
My committees include:
- Elections
- Insurance
- Transportation
- Local Government
- Veterans and Military
Sponsored Bills:
- HB2112 – Adding Crawford and Dickinson counties to the list of eligible rural opportunity zone counties.
- HB2136 – Establishing municipal vacancy appointment limitations.
- HB2274 – Requiring notification to patients that the effects of a medication abortion may be reversible.
- HB2288 – Creating the Kansas student and educator freedom of religious speech act.
Sponsored Resolutions:
- HR6005 – Congratulating and commending the members of the 2019 Kansas teacher of the year team.
- HR6009 – Honoring the Kansas Farm Bureau.
- HR6013 – A resolution strengthening the sister-state relations between Kansas and Taiwan.
- HR6017 – Honoring the 100th anniversary of the American Legion and its posts and members in Kansas.
- HR6022 – Honoring Korean War veterans from Kansas.
