Dave Lindstrom has long been politically active, serving as a Republican Party precinct committeeman as well as chairman of several county, district, and state-level campaigns. Prior to being elected as the Johnson County Kansas County Commissioner; third district representative, Mr. Lindstrom was the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, along with gubernatorial candidate Tim Shallenburger of Baxter Springs during the 2002 elections.

That experience gave him a deeper appreciation for the need for fiscal accountability and controlled budget growth, the obligation government has at all levels to protect its vulnerable and at-risk populations, and the important and changing role of public safety, including law enforcement, fire, emergency medical response, emergency communications, and—in the wake of the September 11th tragedy—homeland security.

Themes of fiscal accountability, efficiency, and return on taxpayer investment have characterized Lindstrom’s time on the Board. But at the heart of it all—beyond his success as a professional athlete, businessman, and politician—is a passion for people and for helping others and giving back to his community that has led to a long record of civic and charitable work.