Mark Parkinson
Kansas | Next Election: 2010
SUMMARY
Former Governor Kathleen Sebelius won the governorship as a common sense Democrat in this traditionally GOP stronghold of Kansas. Governor Mark Parkinson is continuing Sebelius’ work strengthening schools and increasing energy independence. Under his leadership, wind farms have tripled and the state will become the home of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.
Date of Birth: June 24, 1957
Family: wife Stacy; children Alex, Sam, Kit
Previous Offices Held: Lieutenant Governor
Accomplishments:
- The number of wind farms have tripled with Governor Parkinson's leadeship.
- Governor Parkinson continues to work with the opportunities presented by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create good jobs throughout Kansas.
Read the full text of Gov. Parkinson's 2010 State of the State Address.
