Contact: Rep. Lance Kinzer (785) 296-7663

Rep. Kinzer is Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, and also serves on the House Taxation Committee, the House Federal & State Affairs Committee, the House Rules Committee and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules & Regulations. Rep. Kinzer is a member of the Kansas Judicial Council Advisory Committee on End of Life Decisions. He also serves as a the Speaker of the House's appointee on the Kansas Criminal Justice Recodification, Rehabilitation, and Restoration Project, and in October 2005 was appointed by the Attorney General to the Security and Firm Enforcement for Kansas (SAFE) Task Force.

In November of 2005 members of the Kansas Legislature elected Rep. Kinzer to the Board of Directors of Kansas Legislative Education and Research, Inc. (KLEAR). KLEAR is an organization made up of over 70 members of the Kansas Legislature and is committed to advancing the principles of limited government, individual liberty, free enterprise and family values.

Rep. Kinzer's re-election bid has drawn the support of a large number of local leaders. Reacting to Rep. Kinzer's announcement, Olathe City Council member Bob Montgomery, offered his support and noted, 'I hope you will join me in continuing to support Rep. Kinzer in his upcoming election. During the debate on the marriage amendment Lance was the only conservative attorney in committee capable of taking on the legal challenges presented by those opposing the marriage amendment. Lance deserves thanks for supporting our family values."

State Senator Karin Brownlee praised Rep. Kinzer's advocacy for laws designed to get tough on criminals. In particular she noted, 'As Vice Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Lance Kinzer has been a tireless advocate for laws that protect our children from predators. Lance's leadership is making Kansas a safer place to raise a family."

State Senators Dennis Wilson and Kay O'Connor also endorsed Rep. Kinzer's re-election. Sen. Wilson stated, 'Lance is one of the most remarkable freshman legislators I have been around over the last 11 years. Lance is well respected by both houses, I am proud to work with Lance and support his re-election bid." Senator O'Connor declared, 'Lance Kinzer is a true conservative leader in the Kansas House."

Olathe School Board members Jim Churchman, Kevin Gilmore and Mike Poland have offered their support for Rep. Kinzer. Mr. Gilmore said, 'Lance Kinzer is a man of reason and a deep thinker who carefully analyses all sides of an issue before taking a position. He's a champion of protecting and preserving the foundational principles of faith, family and freedom that have made our nation, and our state, the great places they are to live, work and raise a family."

Mr. Poland offered his support stating, 'Lance Kinzer represents the values and morality that have made our country great. I have high regard for his character and know he will always do the right thing for Kansas. I am proud to have him representing our citizens and would encourage others to support him."

Mr. Churchman stated, 'I proudly endorse Rep. Kinzer for re-election. Rep. Kinzer has continually demonstrated his commitment to protecting the values of families in Olathe and across Kansas with his bold and tireless efforts in the Kansas Legislature. Lance has been instrumental in passing legislation that has provided for increased funding for Olathe Schools through local control in conjunction with incremental state funding."

Rep. Kinzer also received the support of Johnson County Commissioners David Lindstrom and John Toplikar. Commissioner Toplikar noted, 'Lance Kinzer is a true friend of the taxpayer. He is a proven leader in the effort to limit the size of government and protect Kansas families from excessive taxation." Commissioner Lindstrom added his support saying, 'Lance Kinzer has demonstrated remarkable leadership in the Kansas House. He has consistently worked to limit the size of government, to reduce the tax burden, and to promote time-honored Kansas values. Kansas deserves an energetic & compassionate Representative like Lance who will thoughtfully speak up on issues that matter to our State. I enthusiastically endorse his re-election."

Rep. Kinzer expressed his gratitude for the support his re-election announcement has generated and said, 'My family first moved to Olathe in 1979. I care very deeply about this community and its future. Our State is facing significant challenges that require vigorous leadership. I trust everyone understands that it is imperative that we continue to provide our children with quality education. I am convinced that local control of schools is vital, and that the current school funding formula must be reworked in order to allow us to move beyond the seemingly endless school finance morass in which we have been embroiled for the past few years. Equally important is the obligation of elected officials to exercise fiscal restraint. All too often the real financial challenges facing families are overlooked by government officials. Tax increases should not be viewed as a cure-all for our budgetary challenges; the real solution to our fiscal problems can only come through economic growth. We need a tax and regulatory climate that encourages entrepreneurship."

Rep. Kinzer went on to say, 'I believe that the State also has a vital role to play in defending the core values that are necessary prerequisite to a healthy society. The right to life, the preservation of the institution of marriage and the protection of our children from predators and from the coarsening influences of gratuitous violence and sexual promiscuity are of crucial importance. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss these and other important issues during the coming campaign."