• Trusted LEADERSHIP
    Trusted LEADERSHIP
  • Inspired VISION
    Inspired VISION
  • Valued EXPERIENCE
    Valued EXPERIENCE

About Henry

Henry has dedicated his life to community service. His commitment to serving us in Wichita and Topeka has earned him a reputation as an expert in the Kansas Legislature.

I remain resolute: We must reach across party lines, across economic, social and racial divides to create a new future. The strength of Kansas is in our people who get up and go to work every day (one or two jobs). They are willing to help out a neighbor.

I am committed to funding public education and expanding our economy to empower Kansans with the tools and the opportunities to succeed. I hope you join me in that effort.

Respectfully yours, Henry Helgerson

Trusted Leadership

Kansas Legislature

  • Helped balance the budget and repair our state’s credit rating [House Appropriations Committee]
  • Implemented a budget emergency fund [House Appropriations Committee]
  • Led the fight to eliminate the sales tax on food [Henry introduce amendments to expidite of House Bill 2106 ]
  • Restored funding for the KPERS retirement system [House Appropriations Committee]
  • Eliminated the state tax on social security benefits [House Taxation Committee]
  • Proposed a $1.2 billion property tax reduction [House floor debate, budget amendment]

Previous Leadership Positions:

  • Budget Committee Chairman
  • Ranking Democrat, Appropriations Committee
  • Ranking Democrat, Education Committee
  • Sedgwick County Delegation Chair

Current Committee Assignments:

  • Transportation
  • Health Care Stabilization Fund Oversight
  • Taxation
  • Appropriations

Valued Experience

Education

  • Kapaun High School
  • Wichita State University
  • Rockhurst College, Bachelor of Arts
  • Harvard University, Master in Public Administration

Business and Community

  • Owner of family-owned business founded in 1937
  • Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce, member
  • Mennonite Housing, former Director
  • Wichita Children’s Museum, founder & Executive Director (now Exploration Place)

Trusted LEADERSHIP

Helped balance the budget and repair our state's credit rating

[House Appropriations Committee]

Implemented a budget emergency fund

[House Appropriations Committee]

Led the fight to eliminate the sales tax on food

[Henry introduce amendments to expidite of House Bill 2106 ]

Restored funding for the KPERS retirement system

[House Appropriations Committee]

Proposed a $1.2 billion property tax reduction

[House floor debate, budget amendment]

Eliminated the state tax on social security benefits

[House Taxation Committee]

Inspired VISION

The middle class is getting squeezed — gas, groceries, housing and health insurance. We must take a stand … to boost our local economy with good paying jobs … to fund the public education that molds our next leaders … to care about the health of our community. At the end of the day, hard working Kansans should be able to make ends meet.

Economy

Build a strong economy to create good jobs that provide an affordable living.

Healthcare

Make healthcare affordable — expand Medicaid services and lower prescription drug costs.

Taxes

Reduce property taxes, balance the budget and eliminate wasteful spending.

Voice

Kansans deserve to be heard by their legislators and have their voting rights protected.

Education

Invest in public education, the foundation for a strong workforce is a solid education

Politics

It shoudn’t be a dirty word. Democrats and Republicans should work together to reach out to strengthen families.

You Can Make a Difference!

Today, it is more important than ever that we exercise our right to vote in every election. Healthy democracies lead to healthy communities because elected officials are accountable to voters.

I have worked with Henry Helgerson for decades on projects which have moved our city forward. As a Wichitan committed to building a stronger future for our children and grandchildren, I am grateful to Henry for his leadership and dedication to our city.”

Jill Docking – Senior Vice President, The Docking Group

Henry was called to public service. He is one of those rare leaders in Topeka who believes in – and is able to – work across the aisle to reach consensus and get things done. Henry has earned my vote and deserves your vote also.

Susan Estes – Retired Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

“Henry is extremely valuable to the Democrat Caucus for his wealth of knowledge and his ability to work across party lines for working families. He has shown time and again that critical services for our most vulnerable find protection in the budget.”

Brandon Woodard – Kansas House Minority Leader

“I have personally known Henry Helgerson for more than 60 years – we grew up in the same neighborhood and our families shared the same values. Henry is a man of integrity and compassion, who cares about working families. We served together on the bi-parisan government efficiency committee, finding millions of dollars in recommended savings for the City of Wichita. He has definitely earned our vote!

Celeste Racette – Community Advocate

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      Representative Henry Helgerson
      12 E. Peach Tree Lane
      Wichita, KS 67207

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