My name is Samuel Allen, and I am announcing my candidacy for the Hays City Commission.
My family have been active members of our community since my ancestors settled in Catherine in 1875. I want to continue that tradition, and be an active participant in maintaining and improving our community. I am Thomas More Prep-Marian alumnus,and am planning to attend NCK-Tech in the fall. I work at DSNWK and am an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
You may notice that I am much younger than the other candidates for city commission. While I may not have quite as much experience as others, I do have a sense of responsibility and accountability to the community we serve. I believe that we must honor our past, but sometimes we have to be willing to make changes if we are to build a better future.
I also was the recipient of a heart transplant in 2017. I feel it is important for voters to know that, because I have dealt with challenges that others have not faced, regardless of my age. I have worked hard to try to do my best and make a difference, despite the health struggles I have faced.
I am adamant about protecting our community, but, also, making sure that we are all working together to create and ensure that we realize it’s potential. Because of my age, I am blessed to be able to see each opportunity from an objective, non-partisan perspective. My loyalties will always lie with what it best for the Hays community and its residents.
As a part of the Hays City Commission, I hope to work with businesses and citizens to provide appropriate, affordable housing for everyone, strive to create jobs and, hopefully, leave Hays a better place than when I started. It takes a village, and I am ready to do my part.