|
|
|
Citing a need for better economic development in Pittsburg, a local businessman has thrown his hat in the ring in the race for the 3rd District of the Kansas House.
Terry Calloway, president and CEO of Data Technique, Inc. filed for the GOP nomination for the seat currently held by Julie Menghini, D-Pittsburg.
“I am just not comfortable letting the current Legislature control our destiny, Calloway said.
He said that there is a strong need for highway development in southeast Kansas and said it was a key component to bringing in new business, as well as development current business, in Pittsburg.
Calloway has lived in Pittsburg since 1983 and is originally from South Carolina. He started Data Technique, Inc., a computer technology consulting firm in 1986. Calloway is a 1988 graduate of Pittsburg State University with a degree in computer science.
He is no stranger to southeast Kansas politics. In 1998, he ran unsuccessfully against Ed McKechnie for a seat in the Kansas House. Since then, he has remained active fundraising for the Republican Party, but has not sought an elected position until now.
“The opportunity presented itself because my business allows me the time to get involved,” Calloway said.
He said that Pittsburg has strong economic development prospects and he added that would be a main driver, if elected.
“I see all of these things that could happen for Pittsburg,” Calloway said. “If businesses and people in business are not willing to step and help the city, it won’t happen.”
With regards to the budget, he said that his business background can lend itself to helping the state with its budget matters.
“I want to work very closely to make sure we don’t have shortfalls,” Calloway said. “We have to be fiscally responsible.”
Another concern Calloway has is with the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) and ensuring that it is funded properly.
“The Legislature is going to have to do something to right the ship,” Calloway said.
But, he said the key was working for the future of the state and for southeast Kansas.
“It seems they (Legislature) are focused on the present and not worried about the future,” Calloway said. “I’m running for the city of Pittsburg and the people of Pittsburg.
“I see what is happening in Topeka and I don’t like what I see.”
On the Web:
Terry Calloway campaign: http://terrycalloway.com
Citing a need for better economic development in Pittsburg, a local businessman has thrown his hat in the ring in the race for the 3rd District of the Kansas House.
Terry Calloway, president and CEO of Data Technique, Inc. filed for the GOP nomination for the seat currently held by Julie Menghini, D-Pittsburg.
“I am just not comfortable letting the current Legislature control our destiny, Calloway said.
He said that there is a strong need for highway development in southeast Kansas and said it was a key component to bringing in new business, as well as development current business, in Pittsburg.
Calloway has lived in Pittsburg since 1983 and is originally from South Carolina. He started Data Technique, Inc., a computer technology consulting firm in 1986. Calloway is a 1988 graduate of Pittsburg State University with a degree in computer science.
He is no stranger to southeast Kansas politics. In 1998, he ran unsuccessfully against Ed McKechnie for a seat in the Kansas House. Since then, he has remained active fundraising for the Republican Party, but has not sought an elected position until now.
“The opportunity presented itself because my business allows me the time to get involved,” Calloway said.
He said that Pittsburg has strong economic development prospects and he added that would be a main driver, if elected.
“I see all of these things that could happen for Pittsburg,” Calloway said. “If businesses and people in business are not willing to step and help the city, it won’t happen.”
With regards to the budget, he said that his business background can lend itself to helping the state with its budget matters.
“I want to work very closely to make sure we don’t have shortfalls,” Calloway said. “We have to be fiscally responsible.”
Another concern Calloway has is with the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) and ensuring that it is funded properly.
“The Legislature is going to have to do something to right the ship,” Calloway said.
But, he said the key was working for the future of the state and for southeast Kansas.
“It seems they (Legislature) are focused on the present and not worried about the future,” Calloway said. “I’m running for the city of Pittsburg and the people of Pittsburg.
“I see what is happening in Topeka and I don’t like what I see.”
On the Web:
Terry Calloway campaign: http://terrycalloway.com
