Ken Richardson (Republican)

255 Christina Drive
PO BOX 780
LANDER, Wyoming 82520
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Born in Bozeman MT. Attended Montana State University; after graduation moved to Sheridan Wyoming in 1963 and then to Lander Wyoming in 1964. Joined an Architectural firm in Lander and was a part of that architectural firm in Lander until retirement from active practice in 2004. For 10 years thereafter I provided forensic architectural services as a sole practitioner. I fully retired in 2004 due to poor health of my wife. I am married with no children.

In the practice of Architecture I became the CEO and General Partner of my firm. I was responsible for the day to day operation of a firm of 6 professionals and 3 support staff which included making payroll, finding new commissions, trouble shooting, and hiring and firing staff.

In the mid 1970's I was elected a Precinct Committee Man in the Milford District attended the Wyoming State Republican convention.

Elementary and secondary education in Bozeman, Montana. Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (1962) and Bachelor of Architecture (1963) from Montana State University.

Appointed to the Lander City Planning Commission, served on the Fremont County Library Board. Was appointed to the Wyoming State Library, Archives and Historical Board, served 3 years as Chairman.

Am a member of the Rotary Club of Lander, and serve as Trust Committee Chairman for the Lander United Methodist Church. Am a member emeritus of the American Institute of Architects.

I am a life member of the NRA and hold memberships in 1 local and 1 state wide shooting organization.

Quite honestly I am very disappointed in my Wyoming Republican Party. I dislike the fighting, bickering, backstabbing, name calling and other public outbursts that, in my opinion, are giving my Party a bad name. I feel the current state of the Party is one of exclusion, and elitism with no room for a variety of opinions.

As a Republican I voted for Barry Goldwater (Conscience of a Conservative), and felt welcome in the Republican Party of Ronald Regan (Big Tent). I believe that a variety of opinions is good for the Party and the State and Nation and that those that express those opinions deserve to be heard without ridicule or name calling. The term RINO is demeaning both to those who are called that and also to those that call them that.

Differences of opinion in the Party will occur and those differences should, I feel, be discussed or debated in respectful and thoughtful dialog and when completed, a consensus be reached and the matter settled.

I believe that I should be able to respect those that are elected to public office whether that office is local, state or national. Those that cannot control their tongues when speaking publicly should not be elected.

Clean up the public image of the Republican Party in Wyoming and Nationally.
Make all people feel welcome to join or rejoin the Party.
Nominate and elect Republicans that are a credit to the Party.