Sumner Newscow report — Michelle Schiltz of Caldwell traveled to Topeka today to file her official candidacy with the State of Kansas for District 80 in the House of Representatives. Schiltz is a Democrat seeking election to the seat currently held by Republican Kasha Kelley. To date, Kelley has not filed for re-election.

Michelle Schiltz

Schiltz is a small business owner and well-known community leader. For 10 years she served on Caldwell’s City Commission and is currently the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce President. She is also active in the Caldwell Historical Society and the Saving Hometown and Rural Existence Group founded in Caldwell.

Schiltz lives in Caldwell with her husband, Leo, and their son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren. 

“Kansas is faced with serious problems concerning our economic sustainability and the viability of our local hospitals,” said Schiltz. “I’m running because I can bring leadership and accountability to Topeka and end the Brownback tax experiment that has brought Kansas, especially our rural communities, to the brink of financial collapse. It’s time for change.”

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