Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. Noah Perry, a 19-year-old candidate, discusses his decision to run for office at a young age and how he views time and long-term planning as reasons to get involved early. He reflects on his background, including a period before the COVID-19 pandemic when his family faced financial strain, while noting that he has not experienced the level of hardship some Kansans have. The conversation moves into his motivations for running, his views on leadership, and how he plans to remain accessible and accountable to constituents in a politically mixed district. He emphasizes the importance of staying connected with voters year-round, communicating regularly, and representing all constituents regardless of whether they supported him Perry discusses property taxes as a major issue, referencing current legislation and comparing different approaches, including proposals to eliminate property taxes versus limiting annual increases in property valuations. He talks through how these policies could affect homeowners, lending, and overall stability. The interview also covers education and childcare, where he shares his perspective on pre-K, stating that it should be an option rather than a requirement and discussing broader considerations around family choice and the role of public versus private systems. Additional topics include abortion, where the conversation focuses on how statistics are interpreted and broader cultural perspectives, as well as energy and infrastructure, including long-term planning, nuclear energy, and concerns about large-scale developments and their impact on communities. Throughout the interview, Perry consistently frames issues around long-term thinking, individual choice, and balancing government involvement with private and local solutions, while engaging in broader discussions about how policy decisions affect everyday life in Kansas. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 66, 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 Apple and Spotify
