Frank Henderson is running for Kansas House District 6, representing much of Miami County, including Paola, Louisburg, and Osawatomie.In this interview, Henderson discusses growing up in a large family with limited financial resources, serving five years in the U.S. Army, and spending 26 years in the United Auto Workers, including serving as a union representative. He explains how those experiences shaped his views on representation, negotiation, and advocating for workers and retirees who are feeling the pressure of rising costs.The conversation covers a range of policy topics including property taxes, marijuana legalization as a potential revenue source, tenant protections, corporate tax incentives, minimum wage, SNAP benefits, childcare affordability, and healthcare access. Henderson also discusses police accountability, prison policy, diversity and disability inclusion, gun safety measures, and the need for more transparency and accountability in government decisions.The interview also touches on broader development issues, including STAR bonds, corporate accountability when jobs are promised, and concerns about large projects such as data centers and their potential impacts on local communities and resources.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 6, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: Kansas House You can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Itunes and Spotify
