Considering a Run for Geary County Commission:
Listening to You First
Hey neighbors of Geary County,
It’s David Schneider reaching out to you personally.
Two years ago I ran for Kansas State Senate because I care deeply about the pressures facing working families, small business owners, and our military community. I didn’t win the primary, but I was proud to carry Geary County overwhelmingly. That showed me the message was well received and how much stronger we are when we stand together on the issues that matter most in our own backyards.
In the last few months, a number of you have approached me and asked me to run for Geary County Commission in District 1. You’ve told me we need commissioners who will fight to lower property taxes, protect taxpayer dollars, and bring a no-nonsense business perspective to county government.
My response to every person who asked has been honest and consistent: “If you believe in this enough to gather signatures and get me on the ballot, I will seriously consider it.” I have heard there are some gathering signatures right now, and after a solid month of neighbors, veterans, business owners, and families stepping up to collect signatures, I feel it’s time to be straight with all of you.
I am actively considering a run for Geary County Commission.
This is not a formal campaign announcement — I’m not there yet. What I am doing is making a commitment to listen first.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be out canvassing across District 1 in Geary County. I want to hear from you directly: What issues are hitting your family or business the hardest right now? Are rising property taxes making it tougher to stay in the home you’ve worked so hard for? How can we bring good-paying jobs to our area without giving away your tax dollars in corporate handouts? And what more can we do to support our military retirees who would chose Geary County if only we can make a difference?
My own background has shaped how I see these local challenges. As a small business owner and insurance claims inspector, I’ve built a respected reputation working side-by-side with contractors and insurance adjusters to make sure claims are professionally documented and paid fairly. Every day I see the real-world impact of government policies on hardworking people and local businesses — and I know we can do better by keeping taxes low and cutting unnecessary red tape.
During the lockdowns I started a Facebook group called “Open Up KS” that organized over 13,000 Kansans and led rallies in Topeka to push back against the COVID shut downs that crushed small businesses across the state. That effort grew into Rising States of America, the nonprofit I founded and now serve as President. Through Rising States, I’ve continued fighting for rural property rights, our constitutional rights, and common-sense conservative principles.
I’ve also worked in Topeka as a grassroots leader the past 13 years to advance legislation calling for congressional term limits, reducing the size and scope of the federal government, and passing a federal Balanced Budget Amendment. In addition to passing legislation in Kansas, I have successfully introduced and passed legislation in six other surrounding states while leading a grassroots organization as their Regional Director for Convention of States. Those experiences taught me how critical it is to have leaders who actually show up and fight for limited government and fiscal responsibility — and why those same principles matter right here at the county level in Geary County.
If the signatures continue to come in and what I hear in conversations confirms that you want this kind of straightforward, taxpayer-first leadership, then I will run — and I will run to win.
If you’ve already been collecting signatures, please continue and let’s make a plan to get them to me soon. If you want to share your thoughts on county issues, just say hello when I’m in your neighborhood or drop me an email at dave@dave4ks.com. And if you’d like to help gather more signatures, I’d be grateful for the hand (must be registered as Republican and live in District 1).
You can see more about my background and previous platform at www.dave4ks.com (I’ll be updating the site as this moves forward).
Thank you for the confidence you’ve already shown in me. Geary County deserves commissioners who put hardworking families and taxpayers first, and I’m truly honored that so many of you think I can help deliver that.
Let’s keep the conversation going — I look forward to seeing you soon.
In service,
David Schneider
8624 Quarry Rd - Milford
Where is District 1 - Geary County? Click the link for the maps
