TKC BREAKING AND EXCLUSIVE NEWS!!! UMKC LAW STUDENT CHRIS MILLER COULD BE THE NEXT YOUNG KANSAS CITY POLITICO TO REPLACE JASON KANDER!!!

The Missouri House is a proving ground for young politicos in Kansas City and recently I was lucky enough to meet with a young hopeful who is working toward his law degree and a promising political career.

Now that Jason Kander fights for the Missouri Secretary of State job . . . 25 year-old Chris Miller wants his shot at the Missouri House and believeS he can create continuity for constituents in the 44th District.

Like Kander, Chris Miller wants to make ongoing ethics reform a major part of his legislative work and he has a lot of new ideas about his campaign and a possible new gig in Jeff City when I talked to him recently.



"I think it's important for Kansas City to have young, energetic people who want to represent them," Miller said. "We've seen all the things that Jason Kander accomplished and I would like to continue in that mold."

I talked with Mr. Miller about his experience in politics so far and his basic approach to Missouri problems. He's a progressive Democrat but he really does seem generally excited about what I consider the soul-crushing idea of a campaign that would last almost a year.

"I think this race is won by doing the footwork, walking the district and knocking on as many doors as possible. Nobody is going to work harder than I am and the people of 44th District will see a lot of me in the future," Miller promised.

I believe him but what was also interesting is that this young guy seemed to have an appreciation and balance between classic KC politics and his progressive ideals.

Example: While it's nice that Miller wants to walk the District . . . This is also important . . .

CHRIS MILLER IS SOON TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE HAS ALREADY RAISED $15K IN A MONTH OF CAMPAIGNING!!!

This is the Ward Parkway District so cash is a key component to success.

We expect to see more of Mr. Miller and look forward his campaign.

Here's a bio of the newbie Kansas City politico, profiled first on TKC. Natch. Check it:

Public service has always played a central role in Chris Miller’s personal and professional life. A life long Missourian, Chris attended Truman State University, graduating with a B.A. in Political Science. As a student he seized the opportunity to put his belief in service into action, working for Secretary of State Robin Carnahan in the Missouri General Assembly. In Jefferson City, Chris immersed himself in the legislative process and was in a unique position to work on important issues impacting Missourians like the Safe at Home Act which works to keep the address of victims of domestic violence confidential so that their abusers cannot find them.

Recognition of his commitment and achievements led Chris to serve as president of the Young Democrats of Missouri. During this time, he proved himself as an effective leader, engaging young people statewide and growing the organization’s capacity to connect young voters to the political process.

Shortly after graduating from Truman State, Chris chose to make Kansas City his home, attending the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law. Chris chose UMKC after falling in love with the Kansas City community while working on a statewide campaign in 2007 and 2008. In addition to pursuing a juris doctorate, Chris is also active in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, volunteering as a mentor for area kids.
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