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Bill Meyer
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Graduate

George Washington University, 1971

Personal
Birthplace
Yonkers, N.Y.
Religion
Presbyterian/Roman Catholic
Profession
Registrar
Contact

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Bill Meyer (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 4. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Meyer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Bill Meyer was born in Yonkers, New York. He earned a master’s degree from George Washington University in 1971. Meyer’s career experience includes working as a registrar with Fort Scott Community College and as a hospital executive. Meyer has been affiliated with the following organizations:

  • Rotary Club of Fort Scott
  • Bourbon County Historical Association
  • Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce
  • Bourbon County Arts Council
  • Kansas Guardianship Program.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 4

Incumbent Trevor Jacobs defeated Bill Meyer in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 4 on November 3, 2020.

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74.9
 
7,881
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25.1
 
2,642

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 10,523
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 4

Bill Meyer advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 4 on August 4, 2020.

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100.0
 
868

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 868
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 4

Incumbent Trevor Jacobs defeated Arlyn Briggs in the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 4 on August 4, 2020.

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83.4
 
3,442
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Arlyn Briggs
 
16.6
 
686

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Total votes: 4,128
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2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Bill Meyer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Meyer's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Retired healthcare executive; former Kansas hospital CEO. Active in numerous community organizations. Current Trustee of Fort Scott Community College. Recommended by the Kansas NEA. Endorsed by former Kansas Governor John Carlin.
  • Medicaid Expansion is critical to the future of fragile Kansas hospitals and healthcare systems. It would bring $700 million into the Kansas economy each year.
  • Public Education must be fully funded in accordance with the Kansas Constitution. No diversion of K-12 funding to support charter or private schools.
  • Broadband internet must be expanded into the rural areas of the state. This is a critical factor in assuring growth in all sectors of the economy and in providing opportunities for telemedicine and virtual (distance) learning.
Strengthening the Kansas healthcare sector... requires Medicaid expansion.

Full funding of public education with no diversion of public funds to support charter or private schools.

Broadband internet availability in rural areas of the State.
I look up to my late wife, Elizabeth Meyer, who overcame a very difficult childhood to become a nurse educator with a 30 year career teaching in community colleges; a community leader; and President of Kansas P.E.O. (2019-2020). Liz died suddenly in November, 2019 while at a leadership meeting with P.E.O. sisters. She was also a great mother, beloved by our three daughters, and a dear friend to countless others. We were married for 50 years.
Lincoln and the Decision for War by Russell McClintock
Honesty; the ability to listen; the willingness to compromise in order to reach mutually acceptable solutions.
Listener; inquisitive; well read; respectful of other's opinions; compassionate.
Actively participate in the legislative process; form your own judgements after listening to the concerns of others and vote accordingly. Do not vote on a bill just because it is favored by the leadership but make sure you agree with their recommendation and are not just "going along."
He cared!
The surrender of Japan in August,1945 and the celebrations that followed. I was 5 years old at the time.
I was employed by a small loan and finance company for four summers and over holiday breaks from Junior Year in High School through my Sophomore College year.
"Chesapeake" by James A, Michener
A wonderful historical novel of Maryland's and Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Region. I grew up near Chesapeake Bay and enjoyed cruising its waters under sail and getting to understand and enjoy its rich history and culture.
I prefer being just me!
I overcame severe, life-threatening burns in mid-life which helped me develop greater empathy for anyone suffering from disease, injury, prejudice, discrimination or loneliness.
At this point in time, not ch difference. Each spends more time fighting over political differences than working together to accomplish the work of the people.
Not necessarily. What is essential is that they demonstrate real knowledge regarding the issues facing the State; a background of involvement in their community, and a willingness to listen and learn... nothing is accomplished by those who are unwilling to listen, inform and compromise.
Reversing the decline in business activity within the state; strengthening our weakened healthcare system; supporting the provision of broadband internet service into rural areas; developing Kansas as the #1 provider of wind-generated electricity in the midwest; supporting small farmers and ranchers in the midst of a changing ag economy.
Cooperation!
Of course. The more we listen to and understand each other and respect and appreciate our differences, the more likely we will accomplish something positive for the State!
Redistricting should never be a process used to gain political advantage for one or the other party. I favor establishment of an independent committee to conduct redistricting based upon integral geographic areas and census data.
A Committee dealing with healthcare issues.

A Committee dealing with infrastructure issues.

A Committee dealing with education issues.
Not immediatly. I respect experience and, as I gain same, that may lie in the future.
I especially admire former Kansas Senator Nancy Kassebaum and former Kansas Governors John Carlin and Kathleen Sibelius.
No.
While in Office, former Gov. Carlin was at a meeting in Washington, D.C. when he was injured in an automobile accident. A local Fort Scott elementary teacher's young students wrote and draw "get well" wishes to the Governor while he was hospitalized. Upon his return to Kansas, he paid a visit to the school to meet with those young students and their teacher. That is being in touch with your people!

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 3, 2020


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