Wednesday, August 27, 2025

conflict

Spencer Duncan works for the Governmental Affairs of the League of Municipalities. Tell me all about that
As the Government Affairs Director for the League of Kansas Municipalities (LKM), Spencer Duncan is the lead lobbyist for Kansas cities and their priorities at the state and federal levels
. He joined the League in 2022 and works to ensure that legislative policies align with the interests and goals of municipalities across the state. 
Key responsibilities
In his role, Duncan's primary duties include: 
  • Developing legislative policy: Working with the LKM membership to create legislative policies and strategies.
  • Advocacy and lobbying: Monitoring state and federal legislation, writing testimony, and advocating for policy issues important to Kansas cities.
  • Building relationships: Fostering relationships between local, state, and federal elected officials.
  • Negotiating with agencies: Working with state and federal agencies to ensure their policies align with the priorities of cities. 
Other notable roles and background
In addition to his work with the LKM, Duncan is a prominent figure in Topeka and has experience as a lobbyist and business owner. 
  • Topeka City Councilman: Since 2018, Duncan has served as an elected member of the Topeka City Council. In February 2025, he announced his candidacy for mayor of Topeka.
  • Professional background: Before joining the LKM, he owned Capitol Connection, a firm that provided association management, lobbying, and investigative services.
  • Education: Duncan is a native Kansan with a master's degree in business administration from Baker University and degrees in journalism and English from the University of Kansas.
  • Licensed Private Detective: He is also a licensed private detective in Kansas. 


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Fair deal

we have another choice 

https://dultmeierhomes.com/communities/laurens-bay-topeka-ks

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From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Subject: Fair deal
To: MCRE Media <mcre1.snco@blogger.com>, KSNT News Mornings <news_mornings@ksnt.com>, Governing Body <governingbody@topeka.org>, Melissa Brunner <melissa.brunner@wibw.com>, KSNT <27news@ksnt.com>, Robert M. Perez <rmperez@topeka.org>, Lanell Griffith <lanell.griffith@gmail.com>, PhillisSetchell <phillissetchell@protonmail.com>, Jim Klausman <Jklausman@midwest-health.com>




Jim Klausman

3024 SW WANAMAKER RD STE 300

TOPEKA KS 66614-4424 

 

Dear Jim, 

 

I am writing to address a matter of significant concern regarding the vacant lots at Laurens Bay. Over the past ten years, it has become evident that your considerable influence has afforded you exemptions from paying taxes and special assessments, obligations that ordinary citizens are required to meet. This disparity is deeply unfair to the taxpayers of our community, who bear the financial burden of maintaining public resources while these properties remain in your possession without contribution. 

 

After trying to address this issue through civic action and electoral efforts for accountability, I now appeal to your sense of responsibility.  By voluntarily transferring these properties to the local land bank, you would enable the city to pursue equitable solutions that benefit all residents. Such an action would not only correct a longstanding injustice but also demonstrate the integrity and leadership expected of someone in your position. 

 

I respectfully urge you to do the right thing and take this step to restore fairness. Please feel free to contact me to discuss this matter further.  



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Fwd: Following up.

want to make sure you got this?. 

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From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Subject: Re: Following up.
To: John Alcala <John.Alcala@house.ks.gov>





Cook works for Jimbo 

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On Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 5:40 PM John Alcala <John.Alcala@house.ks.gov> wrote:
Henry you never treated me bad,  I told you what I thought you told me what you thought and that was it, we get along pretty good. That's the problem. Everybody takes this shit too personal and don't want to hear the stuff people are thinking that  no one saying. A lot of Time elected officials forget who they work for that's the biggest problem and everyone should matter.

John Alcala
Kansas House of Representatives 
57th District 

On Aug 27, 2025, at 5:34 PM, Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com> wrote:


From the day we met till today, I like our new relationship

Henry McClure  
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On Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 5:32 PM John Alcala <John.Alcala@house.ks.gov> wrote:
Let me get the Bill introduced and then right before session starts probably first week in January or before New Year's or end of December. We'll get together and have a meeting and we'll work out a strategic plan on how we're going to lobby and who. Henry any Bill is never a waste of time it's just an opportunity lost. 

John Alcala
Kansas House of Representatives 
57th District 

On Aug 27, 2025, at 5:23 PM, Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com> wrote:


I'll do anything I can to make this work. This is your arena. You tell me what to do. You're the only person that i've ever heard customer service from as an elected official.

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On Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 4:51 PM John Alcala <John.Alcala@house.ks.gov> wrote:
Henry anymore everything is a flip of a coin up there but we gotta try.
I'll work hard on my end to try to lobby the best I can. I might need you to help on your end doing the same.


John Alcala
Kansas House of Representatives 
57th District 

On Aug 27, 2025, at 4:16 PM, Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com> wrote:


Looks good to me! 

Do you think we have a shot? 

H

On Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM John Alcala <John.Alcala@house.ks.gov> wrote:

Good morning Henry read the below and let me know how you want to do this. Otherwise I'm going to pre-file it this week.
I'm good with any of the options.

Take care, Brother!
John Alcala
Senior Member 
Kansas House of Representatives 
57th District 


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Would it be a conflict to interest for spencer to be mayor.

Yes, working as a paid governmental affairs lobbyist for the League of Kansas Municipalities (LKM) while also serving as Mayor of Topeka would likely create a conflict of interest under Kansas ethics laws. While Kansas law permits local officials to hold other jobs, the specific nature of a lobbying role for an organization like the LKM presents a clear potential for incompatible duties and impaired judgment. [1, 2]  
Potential conflicts • Divided loyalty: As mayor, your primary duty is to represent and act in the best interests of Topeka. As a lobbyist for the LKM, you would be advocating for the collective interests of cities and towns across Kansas, which may not always align with Topeka's specific priorities. This creates a potential conflict between serving your constituents and fulfilling the agenda of your employer. 
• Impaired independence of judgment: Kansas ethics law prohibits a local official from having a financial interest that "would tend to impair his or her independence of judgment". A paid lobbying position with the LKM would constitute such a financial interest. Your decisions as mayor could be influenced, or be perceived as being influenced, by your employer's stance on legislation or other issues. 
• Confidential information: As mayor, you would have access to confidential city information and discussions regarding policy and strategy. As a lobbyist, you would be representing another organization before state agencies and the legislature. Using confidential city information to advance your employer's interests would violate ethics rules, and the risk of doing so creates an inherent conflict. 
• Abstention from action: Under Kansas law, a local official can sometimes avoid a conflict of interest on specific matters by abstaining from participation. However, the role of a lobbyist for an organization that advocates on broad legislative issues affecting all municipalities is so encompassing that abstention would be nearly impossible. You could not fully perform your job as mayor if you constantly had to abstain from matters related to municipal interests. [1, 3, 4, 5]  

What Kansas law requires • Disclosure of substantial interests: Kansas law requires local officials in policymaking positions to file a Statement of Substantial Interests. A paid position with the LKM would need to be disclosed. 
• Advisory jurisdiction: While the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission handles state-level conflicts, its jurisdiction over local-level conflicts is only advisory. Enforcement for local ethics violations, including fines and potential removal from office, is typically handled by the county or district attorney. [2, 6, 7, 8]  

Conclusion: The dual role of Mayor of Topeka and paid lobbyist for the League of Kansas Municipalities presents a clear and substantial conflict of interest under Kansas ethics standards. While a position on a volunteer board may be acceptable, a paid lobbying position would likely create incompatible duties and lead to impaired judgment, putting you at risk of violating state law and undermining public trust. [1, 2]  

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