Sydney Carlin

Sydney Carlin
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 66th district
Assumed office
2003
Preceded by Jeff Peterson
Personal details
Born (1944-11-20) November 20, 1944
Wichita, Kansas
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) John Carlin
Residence Manhattan, Kansas
Alma mater Kansas State University (B.S., 2000)
Profession Politician

Sydney Lynn Carlin (born November 20, 1944)[1] is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 66th district. She has served since 2003. Carlin was challenged by Republican Lee Modisett in 2010 and 2012.

Carlin is a member of a number of community organizations, including the American Cancer Society, American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police, Habitat for Humanity, American Heart Association, and the Manhattan Arts Center.[2] Prior to being elected to the Kansas House, Carlin served on the Manhattan City Commission, 1993–97 and mayor of Manhattan, 1996-97.[3]

Committee membership

  • Appropriations
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget (Ranking Member)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Carlin's 2008 campaign:[4]

  • 1. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $1,000
  • 2. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
  • 3. Carlin, John & Sydney $978
  • 4. Kansas Trial Lawyers Assoc $800
  • 5. Kansas Optometric Assoc $750

References

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