Government Affairs
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce is proud to be the voice for Lawrence business at the city, county, state and congressional levels, advocating on our members' behalf for causes that make it better to do business here in our hometown.
The Chamber represents more than 1,300 businesses in the Lawrence area. As the representative of such a diverse community, the Chamber takes a stand on issues that are important to the growth and prosperity of local business and to our region's economy.
Government and Community Affairs Committee
If you are interested in local, state and national government affairs you should join the Chamber’s Government and Community Affairs Committee. They meet the second Wednesday of each month at noon. he committee helps plan the annual Eggs & Issues series, U.S. Legislator series, and also helps to create the legislative agenda for the Chamber. For more information contact Sue Hack at 785.865.4421 or by email at shack@lawrencechamber.com.
Current Election Information
The Chamber strives to provide members and the public information about current and upcoming elections. From surveying candidates to offering public forums, the Chamber knows how important it is to be well informed. We encourage everyone to use the power of voting in every election. For Current Survey Responses, Click here.
Legislative Resources
For comprehensive and objective information regarding Kansas legislative issues, the Chamber recommends visiting www.kslegislature.org. This is the official Web site of the Kansas legislative branch and includes information on all Bills currently being considered, including the full text of the Bill, scheduled hearings and more. There is also a tracking feature, “Lobbyist-in-a-box”,
that can be very helpful when tracking specific Bills or issues. The Web site also features Senate and House rosters, Committee rosters, as well as legislative calendars.
Government Directory of Elected Officials
Local Offices
Douglas County Courthouse - 785-832-5281
County Administrator
Craig Weinaug
785-832-5268
1100 Massachusetts
Lawrence, KS 66044
County Commissioners
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Charles Jones: 785-832-5268
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Bob Johnson: 785-832-5268
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Jere McElhaney: 785-832-5268
City Offices
City Hall - 785-832-3000
City Manager
Dave Corliss
6 E 6th Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
City Commissioners
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Sue Hack (Mayor): 785-842-6608
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Michael Dever (Vice-Mayor): 785-865-4202
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Robert Chestnut: 785-764-3220
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Dennis "Boog" Highberger: 785-843-0995
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Mike Amyx: 785-843-3089
Lawrence Public Schools - USD 497 - 785-832-5000
School Board Superintendent
Randy Weseman
110 McDonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
School Board USD 497
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Austin Turney: 785-749-2243
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Rich Minder: 785-830-9547
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Leonard Ortiz: 785-832-0728
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Cindy Yulich: 785-843-9201
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Sue Morgan: 785-749-3220
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Linda Robinson: 785-865-3738
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Leni Salkind: 785-841-0947
State Offices
Governor Kathleen Sebelius (D)
785-296-3232
State Capitol Bldg.
Topeka, KS 66612
Senator Marci Francisco (D-2nd Dist)
785-296-7364 (Topeka)
State Capitol Bldg.
Room 525B-S
Topeka, KS 66612
francisco@senate.state.ks.us
Senator Anthony Hensley (D-19th Dist)
785-296-3245 (Topeka)
State Capitol Bldg.
Room 347-N
Topeka, KS 66612
hensley@senate.state.ks.us
Senator Roger Pine (R-3rd Dist)
785-296-7372 (Topeka)
State Capitol Bldg.
Room 143-N
Topeka, KS 66612
pine@senate.state.ks.us
Representative Barbara Ballard (D-44th Dist)
785-296-7650 (Topeka)
State Capitol Bldg.
Room 272-W
Topeka, KS 66612
ballard@house.state.ks.us
Representative Anthony Brown (R-38th Dist)
785-296-7692 (Topeka)
State Capitol Bldg.
Room 181-W
Topeka, KS 66612
brown@house.state.ks.us
Representative Paul Davis (D-46th Dist)
785-296-7657 (Topeka)
State Capitol Bldg.
Room 270-W
Topeka, KS 66612
davis@house.state.ks.us
Representative Tom Holland (D-10th Dist)
785-296-7665 (Topeka)
State Capitol Bldg.
Room 284-W
Topeka, KS 66612
holland@house.state.ks.us
Representative Joe Humerickhouse (R-59th Dist)
785-296-7641 (Topeka)
State Capitol Bldg.
Room 175-W
Topeka, KS 66612
humerickhouse@house.state.ks.us
Representative Ann Mah (D-53rd Dist)
785-296-7690 (Topeka)
State Capitol Bldg.
Room 273-W
Topeka, KS 66612
mah@house.state.ks.us
Representative Tom Sloan (R-45th Dist)
785-296-7677 (Topeka)
State Capitol Bldg.
Room 446-N
Topeka, KS 66612
sloan@house.state.ks.us
National Offices
President George W. Bush (R)
202-456-1111
White House
Washington, DC 20500
Senator Sam Brownback (R)
202-224-6521 (Washington)
785-233-2503 (Topeka)
303 Hart Senate O.B.
Washington, D.C. 20510
Senator Pat Roberts (R)
202-224-4774 (Washington)
785-295-2745 (Topeka)
109 Hart Senate O.B.
Washington, D.C. 20510
Congressman Nancy Boyda (R-2nd Dist)
202-225-6601 (Washington)
785-234-8111 (Topeka)
510 SW 10 th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66612
Congressman Dennis Moore (D-3rd Dist)
202-225-2865 (Washington)
913-383-2013 (Overland Park)
431 Cannon HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Congressman Jerry Moran (R-1st Dist)
202-225-2715(Washington)
785-628-6401 (Hays)
1519 Longworth O.B.
Washington, D.C. 20515
Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-4th Dist)
202-225-6216 (Washington)
316-262-8992 (Wichita)
2441 Rayburn O.B.
Washington, D.C. 20515