Dear Editor,
It would be a tragedy for our County and all of its communities if the voters of Barton County did not re-elect Bev Schmeidler as Barton County Clerk. She has so many positive attributes as our County Clerk – she truly understands that she works for the residents of our County and no one else. Also, she has never and would never use her public position for personal gain as some politicians have done. She simply loves her job and loves working for the public.
She has a professional understanding and commitment to conducting secure and accurate elections, maintaining current and accurate Voter registration. Bev personally audits all 22 Barton County Townships as well as managing the County Budget. She graciously helps our Townships with their budgets, certifies all of Barton County’s Municipality budgets, provides the required financial reports to the State of Kansas and so much more.
I would encourage everyone to read her job description on the County Web site: https://www.bartoncounty.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/County%20Clerk
After earning her license as a professional Cosmetologist, Bev worked for Hair Etc for 6-years serving the public before going to work for Barton County. Her first career position was a great training ground for sharpening her people skills which some politicians really struggle with. She sincerely loves the residents of Barton County and her interaction with everyone proves that.
She has served Barton County constituents for over 34 years. During her employment with Barton County she has worked for Communications 911, County Attorney’s Office, Public Works, County Engineer/Emergency Management, Records Dept, and lastly, she’s been in the County Clerks Office for eleven years. She had one of the best mentors (Donna Zimmerman) this county has ever seen.
Bottom line; we can’t lose someone with this level of experience and expertise. She is simply too valuable to us all. Please join with me in re-electing Bev Schmeidler, Barton County Clerk/Election Officer.
Jon L. Prescott (lifetime resident of Barton County)