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Meet the Candidates

Courtney Gilbert

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Hi everyone!
It's been an honor to serve as your Geary County Clerk. I am seeking election for the 4 year term of Geary County Clerk again in the upcoming elections. A little about me! I was born and raised here in Junction City. I've been married to my husband, David Gilbert for over 10 years and we have two children together! I am heavily involved in the community, serving as the current President of JC Noon Kiwanis, Chairman of the Junction City/Geary County Crime Stoppers, Treasurer for Geary County LEO Support Auxiliary and my husband and I also coach local youth sports. I have 16+ years of management experience, being in a supervisory role for my entire adulthood. I have completed multiple leadership courses and certifications over the years. In addition, an extensive financial background. My previous career prior to being appointed Geary County Clerk in May of 2023, was branch manager for a local bank for 7 years. I have always had a strong desire to serve my community. I have been grateful for this opportunity to serve in the biggest capacity I can. While being County Clerk, I have developed a passion for conducting fair and transparent elections, increasing voter education & registration, serving the taxpayers with a smiling face and wonderful customer service, going above and beyond and selflessly working towards a stronger community. I am hopeful to continue to serve as your Geary County Clerk! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time!

Eric Coffman

Meet Eric
Hi! My name is Eric Coffman. I am the current Sheriff of Geary County. My wife, Kristina, and I have been married for over 10 years and have 2 children, Ryan (25) and David (18). I am an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, archery hunting and recently golf.  
I have called Geary County my home since 1991. I moved here from Pottawatomie County after high school when my family purchased a marina at Milford Lake. Prior to law enforcement, I worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Junction City; this is where my love for Mt. Dew was formed. In 1995, I started my career in law enforcement with the City of Junction City Police Department. 
I served the community as a Junction City Police Officer for a total of 11 years. During this time, I had the opportunity to serve as a Patrol Officer, Drug Operation's Group Detective, Interdiction Detective, SWAT Operator and Assistant Team Leader, Field Training Officer, K-9 handler and Sergeant. 
In 2009, I joined the Geary County Sheriff's Office as a deputy. Between 2009 and 2019, I held supervisor roles for the Patrol Division. In 2013, I was promoted to Patrol Captain and was in charge of supervising day-to-day operations of the Patrol and Investigation divisions, and the special units consisting of the Marine Unit, K-9 Units and the Criminal Interdiction Team. Some additional responsibilities included primary rangemaster duties, Intoxilyzer Custodian, maintaining CPOST training records, verifying payroll for the patrol division, and maintaining department inventory. In 2019, I was promoted to Undersheriff where my leadership responsibilities grew to include not only the Patrol/Investigation's division but the Correction's division. This also included assisting the Sheriff with the budget and day-to-day operations of the entire office. During my time as Undersheriff, I was able to become more familiar with our correction's division where we house anywhere from 80 to 100 inmates on a consistent basis. I also worked closely with our IT Director and assisted in making decisions in maintaining the Sheriff Office facilities. In January of 2024, I was appointed to Sheriff to fill the unexpired term of the previous Sheriff. 
I have spent all 29 years of my Law Enforcement career serving the communities in Geary County. As a law enforcement officer, it has been my duty to safeguard the lives and protect the property of the residents of Geary County through education and enforcement. I feel this can only be achieved by maintaining a high level of integrity and honesty. I also believe in protecting the Constitutional Rights of all individuals who may come in contact with our law enforcement officers.
It is my honor and privilege to serve as your Geary County Sheriff.
Kathy Tremont
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Hi everyone,
I want to represent the concerns of our taxpayers and give them confidence that their voices
are heard and will be addressed in good faith. Representing Geary County and being an
advocate for your voice is important to me. I have the time and energy to listen to the concerns
and do my due diligence to find a solution. I will not vote for what I want but for what the people
want. We need to work to find common ground on issues that divide us. Our county serves six
generations of people- encompassing people who have never touched a computer to those who
never have known life without one, so it is important to serve people with a wide range of life
experiences. We need to balance those differences to meet the needs and stay cognizant of
keeping our taxes down. We must continue to be progressive and move forward to make this a
wonderful place to call home.
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Argabright files for Kansas Senate

OLPE, KANSAS -- Mike Argabright, a resident of Olpe and lifelong Republican, filed
May 6 to run for the Kansas Senate in District 17. The district encompasses Lyon
County, Morris County and parts of Geary County, including Junction City.
Argabright is a retired educator and football coach. He operates farm ground and raises
Charolais cattle in Southern Lyon County.
He most recently served 17 years as superintendent of USD 252 where Argabright
founded and coordinated the Honor Flight program. Argabright said he started the
program to engage students in understanding and honoring the service and sacrifices of
our veterans. He has since led 13 Honor Flights for more than 300 veterans.
“Lowering our property taxes, keeping Kansas kids in Kansas, and honoring the service
of our military and first responder community are priorities for me as I enter this race,”
said Argabright. “We must do more on all of these fronts so that seniors, veterans and
our next generation can afford to stay in their homes and afford to stay right here in
Kansas.”
Argabright also points to jobs and the workforce shortage, schools and higher
education, and fighting the Fentanyl crisis as priorities he will take to the Legislature.
Argabright grew up on the family farm in Atwood, Kansas. After graduating from Wichita
State University, he went to work as a teacher and a football coach. Argabright spent 35
years working in Kansas schools.
Argabright has been actively involved in the community through United Way of the Flint
Hills, the Emporia Chamber of Commerce, Wichita State University’s Sports
Management Alumni Association, Ignite Emporia, Newman Regional Hospital Board,
the Jones Institute for Educational Excellence, and as an SOS (domestic violence
shelter) Ambassador.
He and his wife Carla have three grown sons and one grandchild. They attend St.
Joseph Catholic Church. In his free time, Argabright enjoys sports, hunting and fishing.

Paid for by Mike Argabright for Kansas Senate | Kala Maxfield, Treasurer
Shawn Chauncey
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