Jeremy Eden

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Jeremy Eden

Democratic Party

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Last election

November 3, 2020

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Wichita, Kan.

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Jeremy Eden (Democratic Party) ran for election for Clay County Public Administrator in Missouri. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

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

Biography

Jeremy Eden was born in Wichita, Kansas. His professional experience includes working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Life Unlimited.

Elections

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Clay County, Missouri (2020)

General election

General election for Clay County Public Administrator

Incumbent Sarah Mills Rottgers defeated Jeremy Eden in the general election for Clay County Public Administrator on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sarah Mills Rottgers (R)	56.2	67,764
		Jeremy Eden (D)	43.8	52,789

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 120,553
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Clay County Public Administrator

Jeremy Eden advanced from the Democratic primary for Clay County Public Administrator on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeremy Eden	100.0	18,587

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,587
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Clay County Public Administrator

Incumbent Sarah Mills Rottgers advanced from the Republican primary for Clay County Public Administrator on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sarah Mills Rottgers	100.0	17,826

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2020

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

For the past 20 years, I have worked for Life Unlimited, a local agency providing home and community services for adults with IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities). During that time, I have worked and continue to work with many government agencies as related to services being provided. As a result, I have an in depth understanding of the needs of the individuals we serve.

Working with individuals with IDD, you have to wear many hats. We are health care providers, we are teachers, we are counselors. We provide services as varied as driving individuals served to assisting them with finances and cleaning their homes. Having these in-depth experiences over the last 2 decades makes me uniquely qualified to serve as the Clay County PA (Public Administrator).

In the last 20 years of providing these services, I have formed close relationships with agencies in Missouri and Kansas that help us provide critical services to the individuals we serve. For the last several months, during the Covid crisis, we have made many changes to our services. We have implemented emergency procedures necessary to maintain the health and safety of the persons served as well as those providing services. I work daily in contact with all interested parties from services coordinators and government agencies to guardians and family. We will continue to closely monitor these procedures for the foreseeable future.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I have spent 20 years working with individuals under the care of the PA's office.
• I have an in depth understanding of the needs of the individuals under the care of the PA's office.
• My 20 years experience working with these individuals and my understanding of their needs make me uniquely qualified for Clay county Public Administrator.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am mostly passionate about local government. I fully supported the audit of the Clay County government. I am an elected member of the Clay County Democratic Central Committee. During my time on the committee, I have worked with candidates and officials at all levels of the state and local government. Right now, my passion lies with fixing Clay county and returning the trust of its citizens.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, Experience and Qualification. Far too many times we have seen people in positions they are not qualified for. Every elected position is different and the the candidates qualifications should match the position they are after.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To do what is in the best interests of the individuals they are responsible for.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. I was 10 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

A Baker at Sams Club. I worked there for the 6 months prior to finding my current job at Life Unlimited where I have worked for the past 20 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

One by Richard Bach. I love the idea of examining different possibilities, different outcomes for our lives.

"I gave my life to become the person I am right now. Was it worth it?" -Richard Bach

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Spock. The idea if being able to explore the galaxy and meet and learn about new people and cultures sounds incredible.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The Public Administrator serves as a guardian and conservator for individuals who are developmentally disabled or mentally incapacitated and have been determined by the courts to be unable to make decisions for themselves either partially or fully.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it is important for holders of this office to have experience working with the disabled and incapacitated individuals they are responsible for.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Training in the area of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Knowledge of how to communicate and work with individuals with IDD and an understanding of their needs.

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