KCPT debate

7/23/10

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Johnson County Commission Chairman candidate John Segale will participate in a candidate forum on Kansas City Week in Review on KCPT Channel 19 Friday July 23 at 7:30 PM.  The forum will be rebroadcast at 11 PM and is also available on line at http://www.kcpt.org/news/kcwir.shtml.

“I am pleased that Channel 19 has chosen to fulfill their public interest commitment by producing this candidate forum.  KCPT has provided information on regional issues for a number of years.  The commission chairman election is about voters choosing who can best give Johnson County a voice and a choice on regional issues.

The absence of a voice for Johnson County over the past 8-years is evidence enough of the failed leadership of the current chairman.   I have a record of bringing the community together to make positive change at both the city and county government through cooperation and collaboration with citizens, businesses and elected officials.

I hope we will discuss the bloated salaries paid to the County Chairman and District Commissioners.  These folks are telling people they are financially astute and accountable when they are seeking a four hour a week position paid $87,000. The position is so low profile that only 8% of citizens can identify the County Commission Chairman.  It is unconscionable for taxpayers to pay the chairman $87,000 and the district commissioners $50,000.  Financial accountability starts at the top and the commission sets the salary.   As chairman I will cut all commission salaries to $25,000 or about what the Overland Park Mayor is paid and save taxpayers over $210,000 a year.”

John Segale is running to save taxpayers money and create a coherent voice for the Johnson County community by cooperatively bringing local governments together to define a future we need and can afford.

Pro-Taxpayer Agenda:
  • Cut obscene commission salaries by over 50%, saving over $210,000 annually.
  • Schedule all commission meetings in evenings to be accessible to all.
  • Coordinate with our 20 cities to local government duplication and waste.

John Segale has 11-years of elected public service demonstrating a solid record of protecting the public purse and creating positive results for our community.  John served 7-years (3-terms) on the Shawnee City Council representing Ward 1 and 4-years (1-term) on the County Commission representing District 2 (Lake Quivira, Lenexa and Shawnee).