Month: October 2013

Wichita Democrat Carmichael sworn in to fill seat in Kansas House

John Carmichael is sworn in by Justice Carol Beier
John Carmichael is sworn in by Justice Carol Beier

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

October 16, 2013 – 11:31 am EDT

TOPEKA, Kansas — A 56-year-old Wichita attorney is sworn in as the newest member of the Kansas House of Representatives.

John Carmichael, a Democrat, took his oath of office Wednesday at the Statehouse. Carmichael fills the seat vacated by Rep. Nile Dillmore in the 92nd House District.

Carmichael won a special election in September to fill Dillmore’s seat. He will face re-election in November 2014.

Carmichael is the former chairman of the Kansas Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. He is a graduate of Wichita State University and the University of Kansas.

Legislators will start the 2014 session on Jan. 13.

John Carmichael to be Sworn in as State Representative

John Carmichael
John Carmichael

Winner of September special election to complete unexpired term of retired Nile Dillmore

October 16, 2013 – Topeka, Kans.

John Carmichael, winner of last month’s special election to replace the retiring State Representative Nile Dillmore, will be sworn into office today in a ceremony officiated by Kansas State Supreme Court Justice Carol Beier.  The ceremony, scheduled for 9:30am, will take place in the House of Representatives chamber in the Kansas State Capitol.

“It will be an honor to serve the people of the 92nd District and all the people of Kansas,” said John Carmichael.  “Nile Dillmore was a dedicated public servant who worked hard to serve his constituents, and I look forward to continuing his work as an advocate for the residents of the district, and indeed all of Kansas,” Carmichael said.

Carmichael expressed his willingness to tackle the difficult issues facing the state.  “When the legislature goes into session early next year, we will have to deal with the thorny issues of tax fairness, fully funding public schools, and preserving the integrity of our judicial system,” said Carmichael.  “The past few years have seen an erosion of the balanced, moderate approach to state government that Kansans expect and deserve.  I will work hard to restore that balance, and pledge to have an open door to the people of this district,” he said.