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LEADERSHIP – WITH A FRESH PERSPECTIVE
 
Lisa is a proven leader with nearly two decades of experience in education. She is stepping forward to put her leadership skills to work for the people of Kansas. She is not a career politician. As a Washington outsider, she hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the U.S. Senate by using her professional expertise and her ability to ask tough questions to find successful solutions to problems. She is committed to fight for what is best for Kansans and all Americans.



GET TO KNOW LISA

Dr. Lisa Johnston has spent the last seventeen years in higher education and has held administrative positions for more than a decade. Prior to taking a leave of absence to run for U.S. Senate, Lisa served for seven years as Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services at Baker University. She has earned a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership from the University of Kansas. She also holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology from UCM and KU.
    As Assistant Dean, Lisa managed people and projects, maintained budgets for three academic units, served on a wide variety of committees, and worked with constituent groups to examine issues and find solutions to problems. She served on the faculty senate and was actively involved in the legislative process helping to set beneficial policies. As a skilled financial manager, she understands the critical nature of setting spending priorities. As an educator, she understands education from the inside and believes that education is the foundation of our nation and our future. She is a leader who possesses the skills, abilities, and professional expertise to succeed as a U.S. Senator.

Midwest Roots
Lisa lives in Overland Park with her husband of eleven years, Kyle, who is the Web and Digital Creative Director for Garmin in Olathe. Kyle is a lifelong Kansas resident who was born and raised in McPherson. Lisa has lived in the Midwest her entire life and has lived in Kansas for the last thirteen years. She grew up in small towns and rural areas in northern Missouri and southwestern Iowa where she spent time on her grandfather's family farm. Having lived in all types of communities puts Lisa in a position to better understand the concerns of people throughout the state, which is essential for a statewide office.

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LISA ON THE ISSUES

To guarantee safety and security, enhanced well-being, and betterment for all Kansans, I am committed to principles that promote:

Fiscal priorities and accountability
• Carefully set spending priorities and dedícate our resources to essential programs and initiatives
• Bring down the skyrocketing national debt by eliminating wasteful expenditures
• Hold recipients of stimulus funds accountable for repaying taxpayer money and ensure that companies profiting from operating in the U.S. pay U.S. taxes

Job creation and economic stability
• As our economic strength returns, businesses will be able to reinstate workers and create new jobs
• Promote and support Kansas business, industry and agriculture
• Ensure that new legislation does not make it difficult for small businesses to succeed
• Encourage new businesses and industries in beneficia! sectors such as clean energy technology

Education
• Education is vital to the future of our state and our nation and it must be funded accordingly
• Provide an excellent educational foundation at the K-12 level that will shrink the achievement gaps that have emerged between U.S. students and students around the world
• Adopt educational approaches that are engaging for students and that encompass individual differences and various learning styles
• Make higher education accessible and affordable for both high school graduates and working adults who are returning to enhance their professional development

Individual liberty and freedom
• Our country was founded on the principle of individual liberty and that each of us deserves the right to follow our own path and find what brings us joy and fulfillment
• Every individual should be able to make her or his own choices and be guaranteed the rights spelled out in the US Constitution including 1st and 2nd amendment rights

Better access for all Americans to the legislative process
• Reduce legal jargon and end political gamesmanship
• Require plain language summaries of bills that anyone can understand
• Require these summaries to be posted on the web prior to congressional votes to allow constituent review and feedback

Health care and wellness
• Doctors and patients should not need to fight with insurance companies to get coverage for treatment that is needed
• We need more options for Americans to get better quality care at a lower cost
• Promote wellness and the well-being of all citizens

National security and International relations
• Diplomatic efforts should be our first course of action whenever possible
• We must respond to national security threats with appropriate military action

Sound environmental policy
• We only have one Earth and we must be sure that as we advance as a society we do so in a way that does not damage our planet
• We should encourage individuals and businesses to use green technology

Support for seniors and veterans
• Those who have provided for our needs and our safety deserve our support
• We must protect and strengthen Social Security, Medicare, and support services for veterans

Learn more about Lisa's positions on issues important to Kansans at www.LisaForKansas.com

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LISA'S KEY PRIORITIES
 
Fiscal Priorities and Accountability
We must reduce our skyrocketing national debt, carefully set spending priorities, ensure stimulus money repayment, and ensure companies operating in the U.S. pay U.S. taxes.

Job Creation and Economic Stability
We must build economic strength, support Kansas business, industry, and agriculture, encourage new industries in the state, and avoid policies that would hurt small businesses.

Education
Education is vital to the future of our state and our nation. It must be a top priority. We must provide an excellent educational foundation at the K-12 level and make higher education accessible and affordable for all.

lntegrity and Leadership
We need true representation for the people - not politicians who work for special interests. This requires a commitment to integrity and fighting for what is best for Kansans.

"I believe we need more tough-minded, outspoken leaders committed to doing what is best for the people of their state - a Senator for the People. Sticking with politics as usual will not move us forward positively. I am dedicated to bringing a fresh perspective to Washington and working passionately to improve the future for Kansans and all Americans."
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