Sydney Carlin
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| Sydney Carlin | |
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| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 66th district |
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| Assumed office 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Jeff Peterson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 20, 1944 Wichita, Kansas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | John Carlin |
| Residence | Manhattan, Kansas |
| Alma mater | Kansas State University (B.S., 2000) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Sydney Lynn Carlin (born November 20, 1944)[1] is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 66th district. She has served since 2003. Carlin was challenged by Republican Lee Modisett in 2010 and 2012.
Carlin is a member of a number of community organizations, including the American Cancer Society, American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police, Habitat for Humanity, American Heart Association, and the Manhattan Arts Center.[2] Prior to being elected to the Kansas House, Carlin served on the Manhattan City Commission, 1993–97 and mayor of Manhattan, 1996-97.[3]
Committee membership
- Appropriations
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget (Ranking Member)
- Aging and Long Term Care
- Joint Committee on Arts and Cultural Resources
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Carlin's 2008 campaign:[4]
- 1. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $1,000
- 2. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
- 3. Carlin, John & Sydney $978
- 4. Kansas Trial Lawyers Assoc $800
- 5. Kansas Optometric Assoc $750
References
- ↑ U.S. Public Records Index Vol 1 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), 2010.
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Sydney Carlin
- ↑ Carlin biographical information from Congress.org
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
