Kansas House District 8  ·  Democrat

Fighting for Our Schools,
Our Families, and Our Future

I moved my family to Overland Park for the schools and the community. Now those resources are under threat — and I'm running to protect them.

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My Story

Why I'm Running

I moved my family to Overland Park for the excellent public schools and the promise of a thriving community — and I've watched that promise delivered every day through the teachers, programs, and services that support our kids, including special education and extracurricular opportunities that have made a real difference for my children.

Now those resources are under threat. My opponent has been openly vocal about wanting to disband the school board, and he has voted to deny special education funding which is legally protected in Kansas. These actions would deplete general education funds as a result, and it would decimate the services and programming that District 8 families depend on. I'm not willing to let that happen.

As a licensed clinical psychologist working within the Kansas state hospital system, I also see every day how far behind Kansas is on mental health funding and programming. Kansans who need help deserve better — and I'll fight to make sure they get it.

"I moved my family here for the schools, the community, and the promise of a better life — and I've watched that promise delivered every day. Now those resources are under threat, and I'm running to protect what makes this community extraordinary."

Platform

What I Stand For

01

Protecting Public Education

I oppose efforts to defund our schools or dismantle the board of education. My opponent has been openly vocal about wanting to defund the school board -- a position that would decimate the services and programming that District 8 families depend on.

02

Mental Health System Reform

Kansas ranks among the lowest in the nation for mental health funding and access. As a psychologist working within the state system, I see this crisis every day. I will fight to increase state investment in community mental health, reduce wait times for psychiatric care, and build the infrastructure Kansans need.

03

Medicaid Expansion

Kansas is one of a handful of states that has still not expanded Medicaid, leaving more than 100,000 Kansans — including many with serious mental illness — without coverage. Expansion brings federal dollars into our state, supports rural hospitals, and ensures that a diagnosis doesn't become a financial crisis.

About the Candidate

Meet Dr. Megan Phillips

Dr. Megan Phillips

Dr. Megan Phillips is a licensed clinical psychologist and behavioral health executive who has dedicated her career to expanding mental health access for Kansans. A proud Overland Park resident, she moved her family here for the exceptional public schools and tight-knit community — and has seen firsthand how strong education and mental health resources transform lives.

Megan works at the state level to improve psychiatric care systems that are chronically underfunded. She is running for Kansas House District 8 to protect public education, expand mental health services, and ensure every Kansas family has the support it needs to thrive.

Psy.D., Clinical Psychology PMH-C Certified Overland Park Resident Kansas State Hospital Behavioral Health Executive

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P.O. Box 23117
7500 W. 151st Street
Overland Park, KS 66283