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Great quote for Gov't Leaders to Know!

The mission of the law is not to oppress persons and plunder them of their property, even though the law may be acting in a philanthropic spirit. Its purpose is to protect persons and property.... If you exceed this proper limit--if you attempt to make the law religious, fraternal, equalizing, philanthropic, industrial, or artistic--you will then be lost in uncharted territory, in vagueness and uncertainty, in a forced utopia or, even worse, in a multitude of utopias, each striving to seize the law and impose it on you" -- Frederic Bastiat.

ChEcK! iT! OuT!. "Silvery Coffee & Bakery" is a Brand New little coffee shop opening today in Derby on Madison just E of Walgreens. Congratulations! Oh, the cinnamon rolls are amazing! http://chumly.com/file/ji/jimhowell.20150116T164404.9zsulbv.jpeg

Servant-Leadership

The passage I mentioned in this article makes the point that those in leadership roles are servants and ministers for good. This is certainly my goal. I also mentioned today a quote from President Lincoln in a letter to Congressman Joshua Gidding in 1860 where he said, "May the Almighty grant that the cause of truth, justice, and humanity shall in no wise suffer at my hands". I trust I will be able to fight for families, taxpayers, and this community in such that they are blessed through my being a servant of the people. I am honored to have this opportunity and look forward to serving you in this new role. http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article6029373.html

Passing the batan! One chapter closing, another chapter opening.... This afternoon I did my last official duty as a Kansas State Representative. I completed my job as Chairman of the 49-member South-Central Kansas Legislative Delegation. Much work went into organizing & planning this annual delegation meeting. After our Aviation Business legislative update, I chaired a meeting where the delegation had spirited discussion and voted to update the SCKLD bylaws. We then elected new leadership. Congratulations to Rep. Mario Goico for being elected Chairman and Rep. Brandon Whipple for being elected Vice-Chair of the 2015 SCKLD! We finished out the day by hearing from many agencies ranging from the State's head of Legislative Research who presented a fresh update on the state's finances followed by City of Wichita, KU Med Ctr, WSU, USD259, SG Co Commission, KDOT, WATC, & REAP. Today was a good day! I have a few more loose ends to tie up as a state representative then I will be focused fully on serving on the Sedgwick County Commission! http://chumly.com/file/ji/jimhowell.20150109T034403.mx6dveb.jpeg

Post SCKLD Public Forum Comments

I greatly enjoyed the public forum tonight! Overall, the evening was respectful and professional and many ideas were articulated. Thanks to the participants, the audience, and the legislators for coming together for the best forum of my chairmanship (IMHO). Thanks everyone!

Receiving A plaque of recognition from the county.. Tonight, I was grateful to receive a plaque of recognition from Sedgwick County honoring me as chairman of the South Central Kansas Legislative Delegation this last year. I certainly will cherish this plaque! http://chumly.com/file/ji/jimhowell.20150107T034603.j88xk2z.jpeg

Legislative public forum is tonight at 7:00 PM

There is a legislative forum tonight at the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 North Main St. Parking is available in the parking garage on the north side of the county courthouse. The forum starts at 7:00 and ends at 8:30. If you wish to speak to the legislative panel, please be there early. Check in for speakers begins at 6:00 PM. We hope to see you there this evening!

Lunch Date w/my BFF. To Chau (Pawnee & Oliver) has the best Pho! Great daytime date with my honey! http://chumly.com/file/ji/jimhowell.20141227T175603.gzwpruw.jpeg

http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article4553485.html#emlnl=Afternoon_Headlines The spending votes continue to be expedited. I think somebody must be worried about conducting county business after January 11.

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UGH! IT"S LAME DUCK SEASON. [image: Inline image 2][image: Inline image 3] http://chumly.com/file/ji/jimhowell.20141212T011403.yuj6ssj.png

The ironic thing is that when you love each other first with your ears, you will find yourself much closer to resolving issues too!

Should the next county manager be an expert in business from the private sector or be an expert in gov't operations?

Howell mentioned as probable deciding vote -- feel free to chime in with your opinion. http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article3997680.html#/tabPane=tabs-782060ac-1

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Nixon declares state of emergency, activates Missouri National Guard

Nothing against the National Guard but I think a Citizens State Defense Force would do the best job protecting their own local communities against mob violence and unruly mob riotous thuggery. It is disappointing that violence and riots are expected if the grand jury decides to vindicate the police officer in Ferguson. So much for justice... as if those that lose control of themselves know the facts and know better than those that just poured over the evidence for several months. And then, to justify in their own minds to hypocritically commit violent acts against other innocent citizens or vandalism/mob rule theft against innocent business owners is such shameful human behavior. What a sad state of affairs. http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2014/11/17/nixon-declares-state-of-emergency-activates.html

Without JRBR, the options for our Sedgwick County juvenile offender teen boys right now only include juvenile detention or juvenile corrections neither of which do anything to effectively redirect them to a productive path vs. a lifetime of incarceration. JRBR works. The new cost study mandated by last session's HB2588 to reflect current costs is due to the legislature at the beginning of the January session. http://m.derbyinformer.com/news/article_84763476-69c4-11e4-a4b6-57f2c9f8911e.html?mode=jqm

FBI Drops Truth-Bomb on Gun Control Advocates: Firearms Numbers at Record Levels & Violent Crime Decreases

Another Proof that guns are not the problem! http://www.ijreview.com/2014/11/200671-fbi-now-know-record-numbers-gun-sales-means-gun-crimes-america

Thank You Veterans!. Thank You Veterans for YOUR sacrifice for OUR Freedom! http://chumly.com/file/ji/jimhowell.20141111T163203.ezs495n.jpeg

The "Famous Amos" telling his story!. Inspirational key note speaker, Wally Amos, at tonight's 95th NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Banquet. What a resume of success against all odds! http://chumly.com/file/ji/jimhowell.20141109T023803.sj6sde3.jpeg

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