State Representative Sydney Carlin has filed for re-election to House District 66. Carlin serves on House Appropriations and as the Ranking Member on both the Agriculture Committee and the Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget committee. She also serves on the Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight, and the 2021 Special Committee on the 30 x 30 Federal Initiative.
“My background in local government gave me the opportunity to work with local economic development issues. I am so excited about the local business investment and job growth coming this way through the efforts of our local team working with Governor Kelly and the Department of Commerce,” Rep. Carlin said.
Carlin understands Manhattan’s unique position as a district that serves military and collegiate needs. In Topeka she consistently stands up for her constituents and Higher Education at all levels. This session she defended the need to expand Medicaid, increase the state’s share of special education funding, eliminate the state sales tax on food (now), and fully fund public schools. Personal property tax relief and keeping property in the hands of families and farmers are among her achieved goals this year. Understanding the role of water in agriculture and protecting Tuttle Creek and other state reservoirs, Carlin diligently seeks solutions to the state’s impending water crisis through bipartisan coalitions and innovative solutions.
“I am excited to continue working for residents of Manhattan,” said Carlin.