Robyn Essex

Robyn Essex graduated from Apple Valley High School. Essex earned a B.A. in business administration and psychology from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 1990. Her career experience includes working as a real estate agent, a district representative for U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, and a kindergarten aide with the Olathe School District. Essex has served as the president of the Sunflower Club, as a Kansas Republican Party Precinct Committeewoman, and on the city council of Olathe, Kansas.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a wife and mother of 3 who has deep roots in my community. My passion is public service. I have had the privilege of serving on local boards including Olathe's Historic Preservation Board, Planning Commission, and currently as a City Councilwoman representing Ward 1. I am also a member of our Certified Emergency Response Team, and have completed our local Civics Academy, School District Academy, and the Eisenhower Leadership Series. I have been engaged in local politics for over a decade helping to find quality candidates to run for office, hosting elected official forums and educating others about the issues of our state as President of the Sunflower Club and in other leadership roles. Most recently, I have had the privilege to help Kansans by doing casework for United States Senator Jerry Moran's office. I am excited to be running for a newly redistricted House Seat. I have been out there going door to door talking to those I hope to represent. My experience at the local, state, and federal level of government allows me to lead efficiently and effectively.

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?

People are hurting. With today's rising inflation and a recession looming, Kansans are looking for some relief. Home values are sharply rising, along with property taxes. We need to examine our tax policy while looking for ways to reduce spending and decrease the size of government. Above all, we need to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars while ensuring that core functions of government are funded appropriately.Kansas should be a place that supports entrepreneurship and small business. We need to explore policy options that will bring about our desired outcome to improve our standard of living, create jobs, and support innovation.I will protect and promote life, liberty, and our constitutional rights.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Tax relief, pro-small business, job creation, educational opportunities for young and old, backing the blue and keeping our streets safe, mental health, infrastructure, energy independence, pro-life, election integrity, and protecting our constitutional rights.

Essex provided the following statements on her campaign website:

Priorities: A Focus on Children

We must always remember that our focus remains on establishing the best possible education for our children. To do so requires we focus on the right priorities in order to ensure that happens. If elected, I will:

Work with varying community groups to ensure all have a voice in the Olathe School District - that's the way we'll achieve long term success as a district.

Build a bond of trust between the Olathe School District and its stakeholders -- the people of the Olathe School District.

Fight to ensure that tax dollars reach the classroom - we must be wise stewards of the dollars we receive.[4]

—Robyn Essex's campaign website (2015)[5]

Why am I running?

I am offering to serve on the school board because I am grateful that our community has such an excellent school district, and I want to ensure it's continued success in the tradition of excellence we have come to expect from our Olathe Public Schools.

Why am I qualified to serve in this capacity?

I have been very active in our community in a broad cross section of venues and will be able to uniquely represent different groups, ensuring that our entire community has a voice in the education of our children.

Long-term success for our district requires a foundation of trust between the school board and our community's stakeholders. I am an excellent communicator and I will use those skills to continue to build trust between the school board and our community.

As the mother of three children who attend Olathe Schools, I have first-hand, current, experience that will be helpful in the critical decisions that board members make as they chart the course together for our district. I am the wife of a teacher and coach (who works in another district here in Johnson County) and I know what teachers are dealing with on a daily basis.

I am a former employee of the district. I have experienced what it is like to work in the Olathe School District and can understand and communicate the impact those decisions have on our employees. I have been a teacher at a private school, and a trainer/educator in a corporate setting. You could say that education has been a constant theme in my life. I value K-12 public education and believe that it is the backbone of our society and the springboard into a brighter future for our children.

I am an active member of the Olathe community, having lived here for almost 30 years. I have been a youth mentor for over 20 years, and invest my time and effort each week into the youth in our community. I see what they are struggling with, what they are excited about, and what their hopes and dreams are. I hear from their families about the issues they are facing today.

I support and value our Olathe School District and believe it is an asset to our community worth investing in. I am offering to give back to the district that has given so much to me, my family, and my community.

My message is simple...

we must put students first

we must take care of our teachers

we must be good stewards of our money[4]

—Robyn Essex's campaign website (2015)[6]