Lisa Schmitt (Shawnee County Clerk, Kansas, candidate 2024)

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Lisa Schmitt (Republican Party) ran for election to Shawnee County Clerk in Kansas on November 5, 2024.[1]

Elections

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Lisa Schmitt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schmitt's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Lisa Schmitt was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas where she graduated from Topeka High School. A lifelong learner, she received her undergraduate degree from Washburn University and a graduate degree in Organizational Leadership from Baker University. Mrs. Schmitt has many years of experience in various agencies of state and federal government and has worked with and in both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations in our community. Through these positions and affiliations Lisa has established strong background in policy creation, interpretation, and enforcement. She is currently using those skills by serving as a Board Member for Topeka Public Schools, where she has served since 2022 and will finish her term in 2026.

Lisa has volunteered in multiple parent teacher organizations and currently volunteers through her church as well as teaching and training classes for the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI). Through her service she has continued to grow her strong bond with the community. She is focused on people and creating strong relationships built on trust and transparency.

She is invested in our city, county, state, and country and will work hard to continue building trust and confidence in all those she serves and represents. Lisa believes people want an effective and efficient government. She looks forward to the opportunity to work with other leaders to make Shawnee County just that.

  • A platform built on INTEGRITY with a focus on PRACTICAL POLICIES to better SERVE our FAMILIES, COMMUNITY, CITY, and COUNTY while continuing to make customer service, accuracy, and transparency top priorities.
  • • I am committed to transparency and fostering openness, honesty, and accountability in all aspects of my role as County Clerk. • Every decision I make as your County Clerk will be guided by a clear mission: To serve the people of our community with integrity, efficiency, and compassion. • Excellence in service is not just a goal – it is a commitment I will make every day as your County Clerk to every resident of Our city and county.
  • Vote SMART, Vote SCHMITT! Strategic Minded Mission Focused Action Oriented Results Driven Transparent

My passion for people.

• Honesty • Transparency • Integrity • Strong Work Ethic • Passion • Commitment • Service to Others • Leadership • Compassion

The core responsibilities are to fulfill the duties of the office with integrity while best serving the interests of the community.

I believe our government should be a reflection of the community of which it serves. Government exists to serve people, people do not exist to serve the government.

I feel the government should act with integrity and transparency with in all financial areas and should take accountability for how monies are spent.

The enforcement of existing public policies. Transparency and integrity in all areas of the office. Providing access to county information to all citizens.

The duties of the office of Shawnee County Clerk include: • Secretary to Board of County Commissioners • Keeper of the Official County Seal • Swears in elected officials, deputies & various boards • Freedom of Information Officer • Certifies Tax Unit Boundaries Maps • Maintains and updates real estate ownership files • Reviews budgets for all County taxing entities • Sets and certifies all mill levies • Responsible for central accounts payable for all county offices • Many other statutory duties not listed

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Yes, any office will be better served by individuals who have previous experience in government or politics. A person who has worked in state or federal position will also bring practical experience to the office.

Solid Work Ethic Strong Leadership Skills Empathy Social and Emotional Maturity Organization Planning Communication Strategic Mindedness Mission Focus Action Oriented Results Driven Transparency

Solid Work Ethic Strong Leadership Skills Empathy Social and Emotional Maturity Organization Planning Communication Strategic Mindedness Mission Focus Action Oriented Results Driven Transparency Passion for People

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    • [1] ↑ Submitted to Ballotpedia's candidate survey in 2024.

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