Karen Crnkovich

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Karen Crnkovich completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Crnkovich's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-199350-2024-07-12\" id=\"heading-bio-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-199350-2024-07-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-199350-2024-07-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tKaren Crnkovich has lived a life of service. Whether serving the customers of her award-winning\r\n<p>small business, mentoring and advocating for other local main street business owners, or helping\r\nthe homeowners in need who benefit from the nonprofit organization she founded, Karen believes\r\nin building community.\r\n</p><p>Over the past fourteen years, Karen has worked hard to grow her company. She has lived the daily\r\ngrind of having to make payroll, navigate supply chain scarcities and manpower shortages. Like\r\nother business owners, Karen put everything on the line to chase the American Dream and has\r\nsucceeded, but not without struggle. She has experienced first-hand how confusing, complicated, and absolutely frustrating government laws and regulations are. Nearly half of all Americans are\r\nemployed by a small business, yet our government does everything in its power to put up barriers\r\nand obstacles to success.\r\n</p><p>Karen is an ardent volunteer and philanthropic leader. She has served as President of the Junior\r\nLeague of Kansas City, MO, a 1200 member, 110-year-old civic organization, and has also been\r\nactive with the Susan G Komen Foundation, Kansas City Zoo/Kids Jazzoo, Daughters of the\r\nAmerican Revolution, Kansas Federation of Republican Women, Women in HVACR, St. Paul\r\n</p>\nCatholic Church/School and St. James Academy.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-199350-2024-07-12\" id=\"heading-key-message-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-199350-2024-07-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-199350-2024-07-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Federal spending and the national debt are out of control. We are burying our children and our grandchildren’s futures under a mountain of debt, and every year that mountain just gets higher. No business could operate this way. No family could operate this way. We need to hold our government to the same standard as everyone else. We need to do everything we can to rein in out of control federal spending and to protect the future for our children and grandchildren.</li><li>This country was built by immigrants, and Karen supports legal immigration, but we must secure and defend our borders. That is the only way we can bring an end to the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking coming across our borders.</li><li>Karen supports an all of the above approach when it comes to energy. That means we need to promote the production of oil and natural gas resources here at home, in order for America to return to energy independence.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-199350-2024-07-12\" id=\"heading1-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-199350-2024-07-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-199350-2024-07-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBesides the above items, Karen is committed to reigning in out of control regulations. The regulatory state is completely out of control. There are over 400 agencies, all run by unelected bureaucrats who are putting nearly 4,000 laws on the books every year that are strangling businesses and average Americans.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-199350-2024-07-12\" id=\"heading2-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-199350-2024-07-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-199350-2024-07-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tHonesty, transparency, and accountability are the principles that Karen values most.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-199350-2024-07-12\" id=\"heading3-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-199350-2024-07-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-199350-2024-07-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tKaren is incredibly dedicated and selfless leader. She is a thoughtful and works hard to gather as much information as possible in order to make the best decisions.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-199350-2024-07-12\" id=\"heading4-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-199350-2024-07-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-199350-2024-07-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTo serve all the people of the District, to defend the constitution, and promote the principles of freedom.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-199350-2024-07-12\" id=\"heading5-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-199350-2024-07-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-199350-2024-07-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWe must tackle our out of control spending and federal deficit.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-199350-2024-07-12\" id=\"heading6-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-199350-2024-07-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-199350-2024-07-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI support term limits.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-199350-2024-07-12\" id=\"heading7-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-199350-2024-07-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-199350-2024-07-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tView Pac, Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors of America\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-199350-2024-07-12\" id=\"heading8-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-199350-2024-07-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-199350-2024-07-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-199350-2024-07-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWe must have more transparency and accountability in our government.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nKaren Crnkovich completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Crnkovich's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Karen Crnkovich has lived a life of service. Whether serving the customers of her award-winning small business, mentoring and advocating for other local main street business owners, or helping\r\nthe homeowners in need who benefit from the nonprofit organization she founded, Karen believes\r\nin building community. Over the past fourteen years, Karen has worked hard to grow her company. She has lived the daily\r\ngrind of having to make payroll, navigate supply chain scarcities and manpower shortages. Like\r\nother business owners, Karen put everything on the line to chase the American Dream and has\r\nsucceeded, but not without struggle. She has experienced first-hand how confusing, complicated, and absolutely frustrating government laws and regulations are. Nearly half of all Americans are\r\nemployed by a small business, yet our government does everything in its power to put up barriers\r\nand obstacles to success. Karen is an ardent volunteer and philanthropic leader. She has served as President of the Junior\r\nLeague of Kansas City, MO, a 1200 member, 110-year-old civic organization, and has also been\r\nactive with the Susan G Komen Foundation, Kansas City Zoo/Kids Jazzoo, Daughters of the\r\nAmerican Revolution, Kansas Federation of Republican Women, Women in HVACR, St. Paul Catholic Church/School and St. James Academy. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Federal spending and the national debt are out of control. We are burying our children and our grandchildren’s futures under a mountain of debt, and every year that mountain just gets higher. No business could operate this way. No family could operate this way. We need to hold our government to the same standard as everyone else. We need to do everything we can to rein in out of control federal spending and to protect the future for our children and grandchildren. This country was built by immigrants, and Karen supports legal immigration, but we must secure and defend our borders. That is the only way we can bring an end to the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking coming across our borders. Karen supports an all of the above approach when it comes to energy. That means we need to promote the production of oil and natural gas resources here at home, in order for America to return to energy independence. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Besides the above items, Karen is committed to reigning in out of control regulations. The regulatory state is completely out of control. There are over 400 agencies, all run by unelected bureaucrats who are putting nearly 4,000 laws on the books every year that are strangling businesses and average Americans. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Honesty, transparency, and accountability are the principles that Karen values most. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Karen is incredibly dedicated and selfless leader. She is a thoughtful and works hard to gather as much information as possible in order to make the best decisions. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To serve all the people of the District, to defend the constitution, and promote the principles of freedom. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? We must tackle our out of control spending and federal deficit. What are your thoughts on term limits? I support term limits. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? View Pac, Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors of America What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? We must have more transparency and accountability in our government.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Crnkovich’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b><big>SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES</big></b><br/>\nAlmost half of all American workers are employed by small businesses. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and key players in our communities. Too often the federal government enacts complicated, confusing, and burdensome taxes and regulations without regard for the consequences to small businesses. Karen supports common sense regulations and tax programs that support small businesses.<br/><br/>\n<b><big>BUDGET AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY</big></b><br/>\nFederal spending and the national debt are out of control. We are burying our children and our grandchildren’s futures under a mountain of debt, and every year that mountain just gets higher. No business could operate this way. No family could operate this way. We need to hold our government to the same standard as everyone else. We need to do everything we can to rein in out of control federal spending and to protect the future for our children and grandchildren.<br/><br/>\n<b><big>EDUCATION</big></b><br/>\nKaren graduated from a public school and believes in the power of an excellent education. We must focus on providing knowledge, tools, and skills that could prepare our children for the future. Parents should have a say in their kids’ education and parents should know what is being taught at school. We owe it to the next generation to provide them with the same sound and strong educational benefits we received.\n<br/><br/>\nWith employers in Kansas struggling to find skilled workers, it is clear more Americans need postsecondary credentials to prosper. Karen will advocate for vocational schools and training programs that will bridge the skills gap and expand access to career options for our children.<br/><br/>\n<b><big>BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION</big></b><br/>\nThis country was built by immigrants, and Karen supports legal immigration, but we must secure and defend our borders. That is the only way we can bring an end to the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking coming across our borders.<br/><br/>\n<b><big>ABORTION</big></b><br/>\nKaren is pro-life, she is also pro-compassion. This emotional and highly sensitive topic must be approached with empathy and understanding. Contrary to popular opinion, Karen believes there are areas of wide agreement on this issue. We need to make exceptions for cases of rape and incest and to protect the life and physical health of the mother. Additionally, children who survive a failed abortion should not simply be cast aside and left to die.<br/><br/>\n<b><big>ENERGY</big></b><br/>\nKaren supports an all of the above approach when it comes to energy. That means we need to continue to promote the production of oil and natural gas resources here at home, as well as the development of alternative energies like wind and solar.\n<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Karen Crnkovich’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Crnkovich’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Almost half of all American workers are employed by small businesses. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and key players in our communities. Too often the federal government enacts complicated, confusing, and burdensome taxes and regulations without regard for the consequences to small businesses. Karen supports common sense regulations and tax programs that support small businesses. BUDGET AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Federal spending and the national debt are out of control. We are burying our children and our grandchildren’s futures under a mountain of debt, and every year that mountain just gets higher. No business could operate this way. No family could operate this way. We need to hold our government to the same standard as everyone else. We need to do everything we can to rein in out of control federal spending and to protect the future for our children and grandchildren. EDUCATION Karen graduated from a public school and believes in the power of an excellent education. We must focus on providing knowledge, tools, and skills that could prepare our children for the future. Parents should have a say in their kids’ education and parents should know what is being taught at school. We owe it to the next generation to provide them with the same sound and strong educational benefits we received. With employers in Kansas struggling to find skilled workers, it is clear more Americans need postsecondary credentials to prosper. Karen will advocate for vocational schools and training programs that will bridge the skills gap and expand access to career options for our children. BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION This country was built by immigrants, and Karen supports legal immigration, but we must secure and defend our borders. That is the only way we can bring an end to the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking coming across our borders. ABORTION Karen is pro-life, she is also pro-compassion. This emotional and highly sensitive topic must be approached with empathy and understanding. Contrary to popular opinion, Karen believes there are areas of wide agreement on this issue. We need to make exceptions for cases of rape and incest and to protect the life and physical health of the mother. Additionally, children who survive a failed abortion should not simply be cast aside and left to die. ENERGY Karen supports an all of the above approach when it comes to energy. That means we need to continue to promote the production of oil and natural gas resources here at home, as well as the development of alternative energies like wind and solar. [2] ” —Karen Crnkovich’s campaign website (2024) [3]"}]