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Lana Gordon
| Lana Gordon | ||
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| Kansas Secretary of Labor | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Predecessor | Karin Brownlee | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $102,000 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | September 20, 2012 | |
| Appointed by | Governor Sam Brownback (R) | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kansas House of Representatives | ||
| 2001-2012 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Kansas (1971) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 20, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Kansas City, Missouri | |
| Profession | Account Representative, BG Service Solutions/ISS | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
She served as a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 52nd district from 2001 until her appointment to the department of labor by Gov. Brownback on September 20, 2012, the same day former labor secretary Karin Brownlee was asked to step down and Gordon was named interim secretary.[3] Bob Eckhardt was named Gordon's replacement.[4]
Biography
Gordon eceived her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas.
Before running for public office, Gordon served as a board member on the School Foundation Board, Unified School District 501 from 1994-1997. The former small business owner works as an Account Representative for BG Service Solutions/ISS. She has also been an office worker, secretary, treasurer, test administrator, and substitute teacher.[5]
Gordon is a member of Kansas, Incorporated, the Topeka Chamber of Commerce, and United Way Volunteer Center of Topeka.
Education
- B.S. in Elementary Education- University of Kansas
Political career
Kansas Secretary of Labor (2013-present)
On January 19, 2013, after about four months serving as interim secretary of labor, Gov. Brownback nominated Gordon for permanent appointment to the state executive position. Brownback cited Gordon's swift transition into the leadership role and her focus on important issues such as "finding fraud and abuse within the unemployment system and... on improving the unemployment claimant process,” in explaining the promotion.[1]
Deputy Secretary of Labor (2012)
Governor Sam Brownback appointed Gordon deputy secretary of labor on September 20, 2012. The day before she officially joined the department, Brownback named her interim secretary to fill the vacancy left by ousted officeholder Karin Brownlee.[3]
State House Representative (2001-2012)
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gordon served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
- Arts and Cultural Resources Committee, Kansas State Legislature, Chair
- Education Budget Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gordon served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, House of Representatives
- Health and Human Services Committee, House of Representatives
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee, House of Representatives (Chair)
- Local Government Committee, House of Representatives
- Arts and Cultural Resources Joint Committee, State Legislature
- Economic Development Joint Committee, State Legislature (Chair)
Issues
Gordon's answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. She did not answer the question "Please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected."[6]
Elections/Appointments
2012, 2013
Governor Sam Brownback named Gordon interim Kansas Secretary of Labor on September 20, 2012, and nominated her for appointment on January 19, 2013.[3] Her appointment was confirmed by the Kansas Senate on February 7, 2013.[7]
2010
Gordon won re-election to the 52nd District seat against Kyle Kessler (D). Gordon had no opposition in the GOP primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 52 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Lana Gordon (R)
|
5,693 | |||
| Kyle Kessler (D) | 3,665 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gordon was re-elected to the 52nd District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Claude Lee (D). [8] Gordon raised $45,399 for her campaign, while Lee raised $3,464. [9]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 52 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Lana Gordon (R)
|
8,692 | 71.9% | ||
| Claude Lee (D) | 3,385 | 28.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Gordon received $65,725 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[10]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Lana Gordon's campaign in 2010 | |
| Gordon, Lana | $6,400 |
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $1,000 |
| Kansas Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Kansas Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Koch Industries | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $65,725 |
2008
In 2008 Gordon collected $45,399 in donations.[11]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,000 |
| Kansans for Lifesaving Cures | $1,000 |
| Koch Industries | $1,000 |
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Lana Gordon News Feed
- State jobless numbers improve a bit - Pittsburg Morning Sun
- Lowest Unemployment Levels Since 2008 - Kd 94 Country
- KDOL and DOC presenting best practices - Kansas First News
- Area's jobless rate falls - Hays Daily News
- Fort Scott Finishers among top teams in Governor's Weight... - KOAM TV 7 - KOAM-TV
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See also
- Kansas House of Representatives
- Kansas Secretary of Labor
- Governor of Kansas
- Sam Brownback
- Karin Brownlee
External links
- Lana Gordon's Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Lana Gordon
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
- State legislature website
- Kansas Department of Labor
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kansas City Infozine, "Governor Appoints Topekan State Labor Secretary," January 19, 2013
- ↑ KAKE, "Kansas Senate Confirms Governor's Labor Secretary," February 8, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Witchita Eagle, "Kansas governor ousts labor secretary," September 21, 2012
- ↑ https://twitter.com/KansasGOP/status/255469218634551296/photo/1
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lana Gordon Biography
- ↑ Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Karin Brownlee |
Kansas Secretary of Labor 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 52 2001–2012 |
Succeeded by Shanti Gandhi (R) |
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