We should be giving our elected officials more feedback

Hey, Kansas neighbors! Have you seen our elected officials anywhere?

Lawmakers from the Kansas Statehouse haven't exactly been eager to engage with constituents, writes our columnist. (Max McCoy/Kansas Reflector)This past decade or so, I have considered myself an increasingly engaged voter in Kansas. I work in education and have lived in this area for more than 20 years. My kids attended the surrounding public schools, and my family works and volunteers in this community. What happens in Kansas matters to me. Wit…

We should be giving our elected officials more feedback

Getting feedback is essential to how we operate as people. We look to get a response on almost everything we do, from preparing for a major presentation to how we interact with different people. But when we inhibit or outright reject feedback, improving upon our weaknesses and learning where our problems lie becomes difficult. This line of reasoning also extends to our elected officials. Feedback is key to how the government operates, and attack…