Republican candidates for elected office participated in a meet and greet this past weekend at Stacy's Restaurant in Grandview Plaza.
In the 65th District House race Jeff Underhill and Shawn Chauncey are seeking election.
Jeff Underhill said he is running for reelection to the House to keep representing the people of Junction City and the 65th District. "Over the past two years we've been able to get some things done on the tax side and different things." " Underhill added that he is also looking forward to trying to continue that. He serves both in the House and also on the Junction City Commission.
Shawn Chauncey is running for the 65th District House seat. " I think it's hard for the citizens to get adequate representation when you hold two specific positions that are both public servants. He also called for better education for youth and an understanding of better life skills including money and the basic necessities of life coming out of high school.
Keith Ascher said he will file for reelection to the Third District seat on the Geary County Commission.
Ascher said during his time on the commission they have tackled COVID-19 and worked to keep the doors of the hospital open. From here on he would like to address the EMS Services funding issue and the Detention Center, which he noted would be "a big project." Ascher will be seeking his third term on the county commission.
Bobby Miller has filed for election to the Third District seat on the county commission. Miller feels with approximately 20 years experience in appraiser work in Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee County he has a lot to offer Geary county and can give back to the community. Miller said gravel roads need a lot of attention and he wants to make sure tax dollars are being used in the best way possible. He was the Wabaunsee County appraiser for 11 years and worked for about 11 years on the appraiser's staff in Pottawatomie County.