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Michelle De La Isla

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Council Member (Topeka, KS) - District 5 (? - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Michelle De La Isla
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Date:
    03/19/1976
  • Birth Place:
    New York City
  • Home City:
    Topeka, KS
  • Religion:
    Christian
  • Family:
    3 Children: Erick, Cristina, and Lorraine
Personal Details

Education

  • MBA, Leadership and Human Resources, Fort Hays State University, 2015-2018
  • Attended, Non-Profit Leadership and Accounting, Center for Non-Profit Leadership, 2005-2006
  • Certificate, Administration, First Step Fast Track, Kauffman Foundation, 2006
  • Certificate, Credit Smart Curriculum, Freddie Mac, 2005-2006
  • Certificate, Homebuyer Counselor, NeighborWorks America, 2006
  • BS, Biology, Wichita State University, 2000-2001

Professional Experience

  • MBA, Leadership and Human Resources, Fort Hays State University, 2015-2018
  • Attended, Non-Profit Leadership and Accounting, Center for Non-Profit Leadership, 2005-2006
  • Certificate, Administration, First Step Fast Track, Kauffman Foundation, 2006
  • Certificate, Credit Smart Curriculum, Freddie Mac, 2005-2006
  • Certificate, Homebuyer Counselor, NeighborWorks America, 2006
  • BS, Biology, Wichita State University, 2000-2001
  • Executive Director, Topeka Habitat for Humanity, 2010-2015
  • Diversity and Inclusion Representative, Westar Energy, 2015-Present
  • Founder and Hermanitas Coordinator, MANA de Topeka, 2010-2011
  • Chief Financial Officer, Community Relations, and Spanish Services Coordinator, Housing and Credit Counseling, Incorporated, 2005-2010
  • Contractor, Jones Huyett Partners, 2007-2009
  • Biology Instructor, Butler Community College, 2003-2005
  • Owner and Manager, Dry-cleaning and Laundry, Cleaning and Home Services, 2003-2005
  • Employee, Office of International Programs Manager, Wichita State University, 2001-2003

Political Experience

  • MBA, Leadership and Human Resources, Fort Hays State University, 2015-2018
  • Attended, Non-Profit Leadership and Accounting, Center for Non-Profit Leadership, 2005-2006
  • Certificate, Administration, First Step Fast Track, Kauffman Foundation, 2006
  • Certificate, Credit Smart Curriculum, Freddie Mac, 2005-2006
  • Certificate, Homebuyer Counselor, NeighborWorks America, 2006
  • BS, Biology, Wichita State University, 2000-2001
  • Executive Director, Topeka Habitat for Humanity, 2010-2015
  • Diversity and Inclusion Representative, Westar Energy, 2015-Present
  • Founder and Hermanitas Coordinator, MANA de Topeka, 2010-2011
  • Chief Financial Officer, Community Relations, and Spanish Services Coordinator, Housing and Credit Counseling, Incorporated, 2005-2010
  • Contractor, Jones Huyett Partners, 2007-2009
  • Biology Instructor, Butler Community College, 2003-2005
  • Owner and Manager, Dry-cleaning and Laundry, Cleaning and Home Services, 2003-2005
  • Employee, Office of International Programs Manager, Wichita State University, 2001-2003
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Kansas, District 2, 2020
  • Mayor, City of Topeka, 2018-Present
  • Councilwoman, City of Topeka, 2013-Present

Current Legislative Committees

No committee memberships found.

Other Info

— Awards:

  • 2014 Leadership Kansas Alum
  • Employer of Excellence, YMCA, 2013

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

"I'm running to represent the people of the Second Congressional District of Kansas because the rich and diverse individuals that make Kansas a wonderful place to raise a family are being threatened by division of all kinds. We must work to bring Kansans together. I support policies that move beyond political party lines. I will advocate to ensure that every Kansan has access to quality healthcare, meaningful jobs to support their families, a decent place to live, access to quality education, and the roads and bridges needed to move everyone-- including our rural communities--safely across our state.

  • Public service is not about politics--it's about people. When I look at a map of the 2nd Congressional District, I don't see red and blue counties, I see friends and neighbors. I see teachers, pastors, and farmers. I see our children. I see all of us. Our families deserve an advocate who understands the challenges Kansans face. I am the only candidate who has personally wrestled with these issues, and I have learned that I can use my story to help others overcome their circumstances. I have spent my entire career serving Kansas families. I won't stand by and watch us struggle any longer."

    • Policy Positions

    2020

    Abortion

    Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
    - Unknown Position

    Budget

    1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
    - Unknown Position

    2. Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
    - Unknown Position

    Campaign Finance

    Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
    - Unknown Position

    Crime

    Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
    - Unknown Position

    Defense

    Do you support increasing defense spending?
    - Unknown Position

    Economy

    1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - Unknown Position

    2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - Unknown Position

    3. Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
    - Unknown Position

    Education

    Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
    - Unknown Position

    Energy and Environment

    1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
    - Unknown Position

    Guns

    Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
    - Unknown Position

    Health Care

    1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
    - No

    2. Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
    - Unknown Position

    Immigration

    1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
    - No

    2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
    - No

    National Security

    1. Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
    - Unknown Position

    2. Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
    - Unknown Position

    Trade

    Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
    - Unknown Position

    Events

    2020

    Oct. 29
    Weekly Thursday Phone Bank with Kansas Democrats in KS-02

    Thur 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM CDT

    Oct. 22
    Weekly Thursday Phone Bank with Kansas Democrats in KS-02

    Thur 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM CDT

    Oct. 17
    Michelle for Kansas - Outdoor Rally in Pittsburg

    Sat 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM CDT

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