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Jere McElhaney

Biographical info: Feb. 25, 1958
Owner, McElhaney Fence Builders
Married; three children
Lutheran
Lawrence High School, 1976; associate's degree, Kansas University Medical Center, 1979
1353 N. 1100 Road, Lawrence
Party/Political experience: Republican; Political experience: Douglas County commissioner, 2001-present; Lawrence-Douglas County planning commissioner, 1999-2000.
Key issues: Push for completion of South Lawrence Trafficway and enhance overall transportation system in the cities and rural Douglas County; continue to support school systems in county, including after-school programs; hold line on taxes.

text LJWorld: McElhaney faces surprise fight

text Chat: Jere McElhaney chats online

text Jere McElhaney Expense Reports

video Election Special 2004: Douglas County offices

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How high do you predict gas prices will get this summer?
Steve Bradt "I’ll guess $3.40 around here. Things seem tenuous with the oil supply, so I can see it getting that high. I hope not, but I can see it happening."
— Steve Bradt, brewer, Lawrence