Henry L. Johns

Henry Johns was born in Torrance, California. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1973 to 1983. He graduated from Brandon High School. He attended the University of Kansas earned a bachelor's degree from Friends University in 2006.[1]

Johns has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

American Legion

Disabled American Veterans

Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

Shriners International

National Rifle Association

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Growing up in west central Florida near the city of Brandon, he graduated from Brandon High School in 1972. Served in the Army as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist, attended the University of Kansas and later Creighton University’s Respiratory Therapy program. Holds a BS in Organizational Management from Friends University. Worked as a licensed respiratory therapist in the Emergency Department & Intensive Care Unit, as well as pulmonary & cardiology labs, before going into sleep medicine and becoming a registered Polysongrapher. He worked in private practice as well as public sector. He spent the last 20 years of his career as a manager in both private practice and at the Veterans Administration, before retiring and becoming a substitute teacher in Baldwin and Lawrence school districts. He is a father and grandfather, and has lived in Douglas County since 1975.

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?

Bodily autonomy, the right to make decisions about your own body without coercion or intimidation, and healthcare access for everyone. Women should be able to make their own decisions about their bodies. Politicians should never come between a medical provider and patient.A fair tax plan that will support growth and still bring noticeable tax relief to Kansans. Return funding to the Local Ad Valorem Tax Reduction (LAVTR). Under the LAVTR, a portion of sales tax dollars collected by the State of Kansas are shared with city and county governments. It is Kansas law being broken by the Legislature. Those funds are then directly applied to lowering property tax levies. This time-tested partnership was started in 1937 and cancelled in 2003, provides dollar for dollar reductions in property tax bills.Ensuring our public schools are fully funded and teachers fairly treated. The retirement plan for Kansas teachers ranks 35th in the nation, while the retirement plan for legislators ranks 2nd to 4th (depending on the survey). Teacher salary's rank 39th in the nation. Our educators deserve better!

Kansas k-12 education ranks 24th in the nation. Our children deserve better!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fair treatment for everyone, is something that applies to every public policy. Women's rights, to make decisions about their own bodies. Voting rights & access for all citizens. Public schools & quality educational opportunity. Equal pay & living wages for every worker. Preservation of the family farm and agribusiness. Energy production that is clean & renewable for the future. Healthcare access, reducing the effects of medical deserts. Reducing gun violence and promoting responsible ownership & safe storage of firearms & ammunition. Protection of our water, air, and land. No matter the challenge, common ground for sensible solutions can be found.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Movie, "Mr. Smith goes to Washington." by Frank Capra

Book, "Oath and Honor" by Liz Cheney

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

Being open to listening to their constituents. Being honest, trust worthy and transparent.

As a representative of the people, you must be able to listen and understand those who elected you. It is also important to provide information to the people to help them understand challenges.

Being honest and transparent with the people, remembering that you are there for them.

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

Being a good steward of the taxpayers money and an honest broker in any negotiation. Doing the right thing for the right reason.

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

The first historical event that I recall clearly was the Cuban missile crisis. Living in Florida, it was scary time for an eight year old.

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

My first job was as a gas station attendant, for about 6 months.

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

The Governor works with the Legislature to guide and move the state forward.

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

Continued economic prosperity with reduce unemployment, access to clean water, and energy production.

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

It is always beneficial to have experience in something, to understand it’s inner workings. Experience also comes with life and common sense. I believe that anyone can perform the functions as they are outlined in the job description. Remembering you are there to represent the people of your district and trying to do what is best for the majority of them.

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

It is absolutely necessary to build good working relationships with other legislators. Building a relationship leads to understanding and trust which makes reaching a consensus a bit easier.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

There are several, all of whom were honest, worked hard to understand the issues, and did the right things (not always the most popular things) for the right reasons.

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

Only if I do a good enough job to be asked by the people.

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

I feel the legislature should have an oversight roll, that is retrospective. During an actual emergency there is not always time for a legislative body to act.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

A bill to guarantee bodily autonomy rights.

What committees interest you?

Education, Health and Human Services, Commerce, General Government Budget, Labor and Economic Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Child Welfare and Foster Care, Federal and State Affairs, are all great assignments, however, I would accept any assignment.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency is a must as is accountability for stewardship of the people’s resources. Those in government are also accountable for their actions.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

I feel ballot initiatives would be good for Kansas. The majority of Kansans are in favor of ballot initiatives, which is direct democracy. Most Kansans have come out in favor of Medicaid expansion, legalized marijuana and gun safety/gun control measures, yet the Republican majority legislature refuses to listen and refuses to take up ballot initiative for the people.