Mike Slattery (politician)

Mike Slattery (September 3, 1981) is a Democratic former member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 24th district from 2009 to 2013[1]. He is the son of Jim Slattery, who served Kansas's 2nd district from 1983 to 1995. He was the youngest elected member of the Kansas Legislature during his tenure, and the only Democrat to defeat an incumbent in the Kansas House of Representatives in 2008[2].

Mike Slattery
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
January 12, 2009 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byRonnie Metsker
Succeeded byEmily Perry
Personal details
Born (1981-09-03) September 3, 1981 (age 43)
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJenny Slattery
RelativesJim Slattery (father)
Linda Slattery (mother)
ResidenceFalls Church, Virginia
EducationFuqua School of Business
James Madison University
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Websitewww.MikeSlattery.org

Slattery received a Master of Business Administration from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, as well as a bachelor's degree in Integrated Science and Technology with an emphasis in Energy and Environmental Policy from James Madison University.[citation needed]

He currently works for The Boston Consulting Group in their Washington D.C. office.[citation needed]

Issue positions

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During his legislative career, his priorities included supporting public education, alternative energy production, health care reform, and economic development. Slattery served on the House Commerce and Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, and Health and Human Services committees.

Committee membership

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  • Commerce and Economic Development - Ranking Minority Member[3]
  • Energy and Utilities[4]
  • Health and Human Services[5]
  • Joint Committee on Economic Development[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Representative Mike Slattery | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  2. ^ "2008 Kansas General Election" (PDF). Johnson County Election Office. 12 November 2008.
  3. ^ "Commerce and Economic Development | Committees | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  4. ^ "Energy and Utilities | Committees | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  5. ^ "Health and Human Services | Committees | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  6. ^ "Joint Committee on Economic Development | Committees | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
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