User:Yx7791/Sandbox/Mark Gietzen

Mark S. Gietzen is an American pro-life activist and conservative political activist. He lives in Wichita, Kansas.

Pro-Life Activities

Gietzen is the chairman of the Kansas Coalition for Life[1][2]. One of the major projects of this organization is to place crosses each day on public property in front of George Tiller's late-term abortion facility in Wichita, KS[3][4]. As part of this project, pro-life volunteers are present on public property in front of the facility whenever it is open for business[5][6][7]. Gietzen has been protesting the facility since 1978[8].


Political Activities

Gietzen has been described by the Wichita Eagle as a "staunch conservative."[9] As Vice Chairman of the Sedgwick County Republican Party, Gietzen became chairman of the party on August 13, 1992 after the resignation of the party chair[10] Gietzen went on to be elected chairman later in the year[11]. In his role as chairman, he opposed a city sales tax increase[12], opposed Wichita taxpayer funding of art projects[13], converted a Democrat stronghold in the state of Kansas to a Republican stronghold[14], created a solid pro-life majority in the Sedgwick County Republican[15], and worked to elect Todd Tiahrt for Kansas' Fourth Congressional District[16]. He resigned as chairman on June 10, 1996, in order to run for the Kansas State Senate[17]. He was also a candidate for the Kansas State Senate in 1988 and 1992[18]. In 2004, he lost in a Republican primary for the seat[19]. In 2008, he ran in a primary for the Kansas State House in District 96[20].

At the Kansas state Republican party level, Gietzen publicly criticized former GOP state chairman Tim Shallenberger for welcoming Republicans who support abortion to the party[21], comparing him to President George W. Bush's failed Supreme Court nominee, Harriet Miers[22][23].

Gietzen is president of the Kansas Republican Action Assembly[24]. This group is affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Assemblies[25].


Other Activities

Gietzen is the director of the Christian Singles Information-exchange[26].

He was also employed as a Boeing procurement quality auditor[27].

Gietzen wrote a book titled Is it a Sin for a Christian to Be a Registered Democrat in America Today? (Dorrance Pub Co, 2000) ISBN 0805952063, and ISBN 9780805952063.


Footnotes

  1. ^ Wistrom, Brent D. (2007-03-01). "Results Galvanize Mayans' Backers". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1A. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ KCFL - Contact page
  3. ^ Potter, Tim (2004-07-13). "Area News in Brief". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1B. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ KCFL - Project LPPA Introduction
  5. ^ KCFL - Project LPPA Introduction
  6. ^ Sullenger, Cheryl (2008-09-10). "Snapshot: A Day Outside Tiller's Late-term Abortion Mill". Operation Rescue. Retrieved 2009-03-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Fenelon, Marge (January 8 - 14, 2006), "Prolife Profile - Wichita Life Watch", National Catholic Register, 82 (2) {{citation}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "Protester Files Claim Against Tiller". The Wichita Eagle. 2007-11-10. p. 3B. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); |first= missing |last= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ Thomas, Judy Lundstrom (1994-05-31). "Conservatives Have Edge on Controlling State House". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1D. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ Thomas, Judy Lundstrom (1992-08-14). "GOP Leader Quits Post After Contentious Vote". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1D. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ Roe, Jon (1992-12-30). "Collisions, Clashes Lent a Strange Air". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1A. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ Ranney, Dave (1993-09-26). "Foes Say City Has Cash to Pay For Safety Plan But City Officials Say the Money Just Isn't There". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1A. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ Ranney, Dave (1993-09-26). "Foes Say City Has Cash to Pay For Safety Plan But City Officials Say the Money Just Isn't There". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1A. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ Frank, Thomas (2005). What's the Matter with Kansas? (reprint ed.). Macmillan. pp. 175–177. ISBN 080507774X. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
  15. ^ Thomas, Judy Lundstrom (1994-08-10). "GOP's Conservatives Retain Hold in Big Counties". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1D. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  16. ^ Cross, Jim (1994-08-10). "County GOP Will Play Role In Wichita's Mayoral Contest". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1A. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ^ Hobson, Grace (1996-06-11). "Races For Legislature Are Quiet, But Crucial". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1A. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  18. ^ Ranney, Dave (1996-11-03). "Senate Foes Differ on Nearly Everything Former Sedgwick County GOP Chairman Challenges a 20-Year Incumbent". The Wichita Eagle. p. 21A. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  19. ^ "November Matchups". The Wichita Eagle. 2004-08-04. p. 1A. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  20. ^ Lefler, Dion; Koranda, Jeannine (2008-06-11). "Filing Period Over - Primaries Packed This Campaign Season, Voters Have Many Options". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1A. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  21. ^ "State GOP Chairman Not Stepping Down". Lawrence Journal-World. 2005-11-16. p. 8B. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  22. ^ Moon, Chris (2005-11-17). "GOP Fighting Targets Leader". Topeka Capital-Journal. p. 1A, 10A. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  23. ^ Kraske, Steve (2005-11-16). "Shallenberger Vows to Quit Unless GOP Heals Rift". Kansas City Star. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  24. ^ Wistrom, Brent D. (2007-03-01). "Results Galvanize Mayans' Backers". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1A. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  25. ^ Lefler, Dion (2008-07-06). "One Conservative Absent From KRA Endorsements". The Wichita Eagle. p. 7A. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  26. ^ Lefler, Dion; Koranda, Jeannine (2008-06-11). "Filing Period Over - Primaries Packed This Campaign Season, Voters Have Many Options". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1A. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  27. ^ Cross, Jim (1990-11-13). "Wanted: GOP Chief Owens' Resignation Leaves Room at the Top of Party's Hierarchy". The Wichita Eagle. p. 1D. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
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