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Shawnee County Commission Race Heats Up | Topeka News
Two Democrats, Lance Royer and Cooper Melvin, are locked in a fierce primary battle for Shawnee County Commission, District One, with the winner set to face unopposed Republican Jack Calcutt. Royer, a 30-year Sheriff’s Office veteran, touts his hands-on experience and cost-saving public safety innovations, while Melvin, an electrician, champions practical, community-driven leadership and calls for transparency in development deals. Both aim to tackle homelessness and economic growth—but Royer focuses on collaborative committees and past achievements, while Melvin emphasizes daily impact and…
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