Hey Randy,

Good to hear from you! I have been critical of the Commission on some issues, and I don' t think they like hearing my comments, I don' t know that though. As for making enemies, I don' t know them personally, so I don' t think so, I just have criticized some of the actions and statements.

As for the Question #2. The Statutes of Kansas provide for removel of Commissioners, it is a process with a high burden of proof. It is not an easy process. As with all types of appointments the removal process is very difficult. So I think the removeal of a Commissioner is possible but very unlikely. Asked to resign? Absolutely they could be asked or pressured. But I doubt that any would vaolutarily resign. Could we end up in a worse situation, again a possibility, but I think IMO it is very unlikely.

What it is really is a decesion based on the sitting Commisioners conscience, and their assessment of whether these appointees really are a benefit for the State of Kansas. The Commissioners need to assess what the balance is. They have responsibilities and committments not only to the duty of their appointments, but also to the process. I will support their decision whatever they decide to do. The real risk is that Chairman Dykes could possibly lose the Chairmanship. We will need a strong Chairman if this moves forward as is. Chairman Dykes is the leader and must act as such. He has a heavy burden at the moment, and difficult decisions now and in the future. This is not easy, but it is a radical action based on response to a radical action. The commissioners must decide what is in the best intrests for the Outdoor public in the State of Kansas.

I have checked up on Appointee Wilson. All I can find is assistance in the Developement of Environmental Education Standards for K-12, and arrangements for conferences, opening nature trails, etc. There is not any applied scienc, math, or analysis to address environmental issues or wildlife issues. She simply has nothing that would merit appointment to a commission to determine public policy for the State of Kansas. Ditto for Appointee Johnston. All he has in favor is a hunting license. The rest of what he does is lobbying against gun rights and running an organization that is anti-gun. Both of these 2 appointees only " qualifications" are radical political stances not in step with the People of the State of Kansas. The qualifications of the appointees is what I really have a problem with. I do not think merely having a hunting license is a qualification or litmus test. The real question is do the appointees have a level of qualification needed to determine policy for the State of Kansas in terms of Wildlife and Parks issues. This current class of ' 03 Commission appointees does not have elementary let alone exceptional experience or qualification.

For instance here is a short list of some of the higher profile government clients I have worked with in actually addressing environmental issues and cleanups. In almost all cases I have dealt with everything from Asbestos issues to Endangered Species Act, to Security issues at the Embassy. I have a real problem with appointments with very limited qualifications.



US State Department; US Embassy, Tokyo, Japan; Industrial Hygienist, Project Oversight
Yokota AFB, Japan; UST Removal and Replacement
Central Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan; Asbestos Facility Audit, Database, and AMP
Misawa AB, Japan; Asbestos Facility Audit, Database, and AMP
FISC Fuel Facilities, US Navy, Japan; Asbestos Facility Audit, Database, and AMP
Corps of Engineers, Kansas City and Omaha District; HAZWOPER Training
JACADS Johnston Island; HAZMAT and Asbestos Training
City of Honolulu, HI; HAZWOPER Training and Consulting
Lead Safe of Omaha, NE; HAZWOPER Training
CEED Chicago, IL; HAZWOPER Training
Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Asbestos Training
Midway Naval Station; Lead Training and Consultation
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Oahu, Hawaii; Asbestos, HAZMAT, HAZWOPER Training
Kadena AFB, Okinawa, Japan; KHS Asbestos Removal
Ist Infantry Div., Ft. Riley, KS; HAZWOPER, Lead, and Asbestos Training
Center for Environmental Training, Ft. Sill, OK; Lead Training
McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS; HAZWOPER and Asbestos Training
Whiteman AFB, MO; HAZWOPER and Asbestos Training
7th Corps HQ, Heidelberg, Germany; Asbestos Training and Consulting
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS; Lead Inspection
University of Nebraska, Lincoln & Omaha, NE; Various Training Classes
Kansas University, Lawrence, KS; UST Cleaning and Bio-remediation
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; Farrell Library Lead and Asbestos Issues
KDHE UST Trust Fund, KS; Trust Fund Program Consultant
BPU Kansas City, KS; K-2 Refit Asbestos Removal Oversight
USF&W Cedar Bluff Res., KS; Asbestos and HAZMAT demolition in Wildlife Area
USF&W Kirwin Res., KS; Asbestos and HAZMAT demolition in Wildlife Area


My biggest conceren is not so much this particular set of Appointees. I am concerned about ALL appointments this Governor has made to all areas of Kansas Government. This should scare the hell out of everybody. Are all appointments as bad as this? How many other Commissioners, Appointments, has the Governor used the same bad judgement on? Are criminals and axxe murderers being appointed to the Parole Board for instance?? All her appointments are very difficult to overturn. This will effect policy in the State of Kansas now and in the future of ALL ISSUES AFFECTING ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE in KANSAS. So, strictly in view of her appointing process and the accross the board disregard for the will of the People of the State of Kansas, THIS GOVERNOR SHOULD BE RECALLED.

The Commission can make that statement. Many are depending on you.