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J. David Crum
| J. David Crum | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 77 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor of Augusta, Kansas | ||
| 1990 – 1998 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Houston (1967) | |
| Other | University of Houston (1969) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 31, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Clay Center, Kansas | |
| Profession | Optometrist | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Crum, who received his BS and OD from the University of Houston, has worked as an optometrist since 1969. He was the mayor of Augusta, Kansas from 1990-1998.
In the past Crum has served as president for Kansas Eyecare Services, Kansas Optometric Association, and Augusta Kiwanas Club.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Crum served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Human Services, Chair | ||||
| • Social Services Budget, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
| • Calendar and Printing | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Crum served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Home and Community Based Services Oversight | ||||
| • Social Services Budget, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Crum served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Health and Human Services, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Social Services Budget | ||||
Issues
Crum's website lists his legislative accomplishments as promoting job-creation, pro-life, holding down spending, and deterring illegal immigration.[2]
He refused to take Project Vote Smart's 2008 Political Courage Test. The test, which is administered to all candidates for presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, and state legislative offices, asks one central question - "Are you willing to tell citizens your positions on the issues you will most likely face on their behalf?"[3]
Crum's answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available.
Sponsored legislation
- H 2150 Property taxation; 2% limit on valuation increases. 02/27/2009
- H 2202 Enforcement of laws concerning unlawful immigration. 02/03/2009[4]
Elections
2012
Crum won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 77. He was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
2010
Crum won re-election to the 77th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the GOP primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[8]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Crum was re-elected to the 77th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. [9] He raised $28,804 for his campaign. [10]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 77 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 J. David Crum (R)
|
8,607 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Crum received $20,410 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[11]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to J. David Crum's campaign in 2010 | |
| Kansas Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Astrazeneca | $1,000 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $1,000 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $650 |
| Kansas Dental Association | $600 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $20,410 |
2008
IN 2008 Crum collected $28,804 in donations.[12]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Koch Industries | $1,000 |
| Kansas Dental Association | $850 |
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $750 |
| Kansas Hospital Association | $750 |
Recent news
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- House KanCare proviso could complicate Legislature's budget negotiations - KHI News Service
- Republicans push through proposal blocking the desires of advocates for the ... - The Kansas City Kansan
- Keefer honored at last meeting - AugustaGazette.com
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External links
- Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - J. Crum
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. David Crum Biography
- ↑ Rep. David Crum - Homepage
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Crum Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 primary (official)," retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ↑ C-SPAN, "Kansas - Summary Vote Results," retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, 2012 Unofficial Kansas General Election Results, accessed November 27, 2012
- ↑ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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