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Robert Meissner

Biographical info: July 18, 1951
Dentist
Wife, Sharon; three children
Attends Topeka Bible Church
Bachelor's in physical science, KSU, 1973; doctorate in dentistry, UMKC, 1977
2504 S.E. Faxon Court, Topeka
Party/Political experience: Republican; Served on the Shawnee Heights school board from 1991 to 2003.
Key issues: Encourage parents to be part of their child's education; work to fund schools without burdening taxpayers; work on improving teacher morale by improving salaries and cutting down on paperwork; review science standards to include evolution and other theories, including intelligent design.

text LJWorld.com:  Science standards rule BOE talk, despite attempt to downplay | Race hits science divide

video 6News video: 4th District candidates debate evolution in schools

photo Audio: On reason he's running for the seat.

photo Audio: On his approach to school finance.

photo Audio: On the role of family in the education process.

photo Audio: On children at risk.

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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