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 Carl Wilkes 9416 W. 49th Terrace Merriam, KS 66203 (913) 722-1312 mayorw@merriam.org click here to visit's the Mayor's page
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
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
Gayle Stephens, Ward 4 8117 W. 61st St. Merriam, KS 66204 (913) 789-7958 gstephens1@kc.rr.com		Pam Bertoncin, Ward 4 9921 West 65th Place Merriam, KS 66203 (913) 269-9518 PamBertoncin@aol.com
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County Officials:
County Commissoner 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 Clerk John Bartolac 111 S. Cherry Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 715-5000		Co. Register of Deeds Rebecca Davis 111 S. Cherry Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 715-5000
County Sheriff Frank Denning Jo. Co. Courthouse Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 791-5200
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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 Judy Morrison KS House District No. 23 10323 W. 69th St Shawnee, KS 66203 (913) 361-4817		State Senator David Wysong KS Senate District No. 7 6630 Indian Ln. Mission, KS 66208 (913) 384-9700
State Board of Education Sue Gamble KS Board District No. 2 120 E. 10th St. Topeka, KS 66612 (785) 296-3201
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Federal Officials:
President George W. Bush 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500 (202) 456-1414		Vice President Richard Cheney Eisenhower Executive Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20501 (202) 456-9000
Senator Sam Brownback 303 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-6521		Senator Pat Roberts 302 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4774
US Representative Dennis Moore Congressional District No. 3 8417 Santa Fe Dr., #101 Overland Park, KS 66202 (913) 383-2013		back to top