RON THORNBURGH
Secretary of State |
STATE OF KANSAS |
Memorial Hall, 1st Floor
120 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612-1594
(785) 296-4564
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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Monday, November 3, 2003
Contact Information
Jesse Borjon, Communications Director
Office of the Secretary of State
(785) 296-4580
jesseb@kssos.org
THORNBURGH SWEARS-IN SEDGWICK
COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER
Wichita, KS - Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh today officially swore-in
Bill Gale to the post of Sedgwick County election commissioner. The ceremony
took place at the Sedgwick County election office. Gale will serve the remainder
of a four year term being vacated by Marilyn Champan. The term expires in July
of 2005.
"There will be many challenges in the coming months and years due to
new federal election requirements," stated Thornburgh. "Bill Gale
is the right person for the job at the right time and brings a clear understanding
of election procedures to the table. I look forward to working with him to ensure
Sedgwick County continues to be a leader in the elections community."
"I am pleased to accept the post of Sedgwick County election commissioner,"
stated Gale. "I look forward to working on the local and state level to
ensure the requirements of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 are met and we
are fully ready for the 2004 presidential election. I am focused on the job
of administering elections and will provide fair, honest and accurate elections
for the voters of Sedgwick County."
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Bill Gale most recently served as the fiscal officer for the Mid-America All-Indian
Center. He was elected to the Wichita City Council and served eight years in
that position. Gale has numerous hours of community involvement and has been
a resident of Sedgwick County since 1979. He is married to Charissa JarboeGale.
Thornburgh appointed a five member search committee in September to handle
the application and interview process. Upon completing the application and interview
process, the selection committee recommended four candidates to the Secretary
of State for his review. The new election commissioner was announced on October
20, 2003.
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