Fred Gardner

Fred Gardner was born in Emporia, Kansas. He graduated from Hartford High School. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1978.[1] His career experience includes owning a business and working as a veterinarian and a farmer/rancher.[2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Veterinarian involved in a rural mixed animal practice. My wife and I have lived and worked in Garnett since 1984 and have four adult sons.

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 favor good self government and less central governmentAll civil government should follow the United States constitution and the state constitutionAll human life is important.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1. Taxation

2. Personal liberty

3. Protecting life

4. Free market capitalist economy

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

Follow the constitution

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have lived in this district over forty years and worked for many of the people here. My experience running a business and communicating with people here qualify me as a good representative of the people.

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

Represent the people of my district in forming good public policy

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The governor governs

The legislature makes public policy

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Control state spending

Limit restrictive rules and regulations

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Can be helpful but not necessary

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. We can build on common ground to solve problems

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Oversee

What committees interest you?

Agriculture and natural resources

Human health and human services

K-12 education

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

All government is the spending of the people’s money and should be totally transparent.

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