In August, Kansas voters will decide to keep or change the Supreme Court Justice nomination. Learn more about this issue from Judge Karen Arnold-Burger, Kansas Court of Appeals, and Logan Stenseng, Kansas Appleseed, on June 8 at 6 p.m. at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. The event is hosted by Women for Kansas Barton County Chapter, a non-partisan organization advocating for moderate legislative policies.

The proposed Aug. 4 ballot amendment would drastically change the way Kansas Supreme Court justices are chosen from a merit-based system to partisan elections, said Pam Martin with Barton County’s Women for Kansas chapter.

“Whether you’re just learning about the ballot amendment or want additional information before voting, this event offers clear, understandable information to help you make an informed decision, and you get a free supper,” she said.

A pizza supper will be provided. To better determine how much food to have on hand, those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP by emailing w4kgreatbend@gmail.com. There will be extra food, so last minute attendees are welcome.

“Please invite friends and neighbors to come learn more about this consequential ballot amendment,” Martin said. For more information, email w4kgreatbend@gmail.com.

About the speakers

A fourth-generation Kansan, Judge Arnold-Burger served as chief judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals from 2017-2025. She worked as a municipal and federal prosecutor and then as a municipal judge before being named to the Kansas Court of Appeals. Arnold-Burger also served as chair of the Supreme Court Budget Advisory Council Report in 2013 and has been the recipient of many awards and honors.

Logan Stenseng serves as the civic engagement manager for Kansas Appleseed, a statewide organization dedicated to the belief that Kansans, working together, can build a more thriving, inclusive, and just Kansas. A passionate community organizer, he holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration and policy.