Elected Officials ~

Below is a list of elected officials representing the City of Merriam in City, County, State, and Federal offices.

In April of 2006, the City conducted a citizen survey to gather feedback from residents regarding quality and priority of services. Based on the response submitted, the council held a strategic goal setting work session and established the following priorities:

1. Maintain (upgrade) quality public safety services
2. South Park School planning/development
3. Maintain (upgrade) sidewalks, streets, and curbs
4. Single Family Residential/Neighborhood Revitalization Districts
5. Unification of City Residents and Identity as Merriam
6. More emphasis on Senior Programs (recreation and housing)
7. Maintain (upgrade) parks and trails
8. Code Enforcement
9. Beautification of Merriam
10. Improved Communication

City Officials:
	Mayor Ken Sissom 7215 Mastin St. Merriam, 66203 (913) 432-1247 mayors@merriam.org
	Bryan Burks, Ward 1 9821 West 50th Terrace Merriam, KS 66203 (913) 262-6546 bryanb@merriam.org click here to visit Bryan's website.
	Chad Rowe, Ward 1 4749 Knox Merriam, KS 66203 (913) 831-0144 chadr@merriam.org click here to visit Chad's website.
	Dan Leap, Ward 2 5848 Merriam Dr. Merriam, KS 66203 (913) 362-5004 dan@guitarlamp.com click here to visit Dan's website.
	John Crabtree, Ward 2 10113 W. 59th Terrace Merriam, KS 66204 (913) 789-9028 jcrabtree@eventconceptsinc.com
	Nancy Hupp, Ward 3 10172 Edelweiss Circle Merriam, KS 66203 (913) 831-4471 nancyh@merriam.org
	Christine Evans Hands, Ward 3 10206 Edelweiss Circle Merriam, KS 66204 (913) 384-5340 chrish@merriam.org
	Pam Bertoncin, Ward 4 9921 West 65th Place Merriam, KS 66203 (913) 269-9518 PamBertoncin@aol.com
	Gayle Stephens, Ward 4 8117 W. 61st St. Merriam, KS 66204 (913) 789-7958 gaylestephens@kc.surewest.net
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County Officials:
County Commissioner - Chairman Annabeth Surbaugh 111 S. Cherry Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 715-5000 County Commissioner - Dist. No. 1 Ed Peterson 111 S. Cherry Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 715-5000 County Sheriff Frank Denning Jo. Co. Courthouse Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 791-5200   back to top State Officials: Governor Kathleen Sebelius 300 SW 10th Ave, Ste. 212 Topeka, KS 66612 (785) 296-3232 Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson State Capitol Rm 222-S Topeka, KS 66612 (785) 296-2213 Attorney General Stephen N. Six 120 SW 10th Ave, 2nd Floor Topeka, KS 66612 (785) 296-2215 Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger 4520 SW 9th St. Topeka, KS 66612 (785) 296-3071 Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh 120 SW 10th Ave, 1st Floor Topeka, KS 66612 (785) 296-4564 State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins 900 SW Jackson, Ste. 201 Topeka, KS 66612 (785) 296-3171 State Representative - House District No. 23 Milack Talia 7209 Eby Street, #302 Merriam, KS 66204 (913) 220-0662 State Senator - KS Senate District No. 7 David Wysong 6630 Indian Ln. Mission, KS 66208 (913) 384-9700 State Board of Education - 2nd District Sue Storm 8145 Mackey Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 642-3121   back to top Federal Officials: President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500 (202) 456-1414 Vice President Joe Biden Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20501 (202) 456-2326 U.S. Senator Sam Brownback 303 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-6521 U.S. Senator Pat Roberts 302 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4774 US Representative - District No. 3 Dennis Moore 8417 Santa Fe Dr., #101 Overland Park, KS 66202 (913) 383-2013