Bill Allen — Missouri House District 17
Bill Allen, candidate for Missouri House District 17
Bill Allen is running for Missouri House District 17 because Northland families deserve a proven, experienced voice fighting for them in Jefferson City. A U.S. Navy veteran who served more than two decades, including providing air support off the New York coast on September 12, 2001, Allen brings the same discipline and dedication to representing Clay County.
Married to his wife Marta with three adult children, Allen is an active member of St. James Catholic Church in Liberty and has taught at the college level, giving him a firsthand understanding of what it takes to expand educational and economic opportunity in the Northland.
Affordability drives Allen’s agenda in Jefferson City. He is focused on keeping taxes low for working families, while ensuring tuition and higher-education costs stay within reach for Northland students.
Allen’s priorities include:
Maximizing K-12 and higher-education opportunities
Supporting job-creating businesses while keeping taxes low
Neighborhood safety through adequate police funding
Parents’ rights and religious freedom
About Missouri House District 17
House District 17 covers the Northland communities of Kansas City, Pleasant Valley, Claycomo, Randolph, and Birmingham in Clay County.
Location: Clay County — Kansas City, Pleasant Valley, Claycomo, Randolph, Birmingham
Population: Approximately 38,465 residents (2020 Census)
Notable: The village of Claycomo is home to Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant
Learn more and get involved at Bill Allen’s official campaign website: billallenformo.com
Quick Facts
Candidate: Bill Allen
Office: Missouri House of Representatives, District 17 (Incumbent)
Home: Liberty, MO (Clay County)
Profession: U.S. Navy Veteran (20+ years of service); College Educator
Family: Wife Marta; three adult children
Campaign Website: billallenformo.com
Short Bio (50 words)
Bill Allen is the state representative for Missouri House District 17, seeking to serve Northland families in Jefferson City. A U.S. Navy veteran of more than two decades, Allen has taught at the college level and focuses his agenda on affordability, education, and public safety for Clay County.
long Bio (100 words)
Bill Allen is the state representative for Missouri House District 17, representing the Northland communities of Kansas City, Pleasant Valley, Claycomo, Randolph, and Birmingham in Clay County. A U.S. Navy veteran who served more than two decades, including providing air support off the New York coast on September 12, 2001, Allen brings that same discipline to Jefferson City. Married to his wife Marta with three adult children, he is an active member of St. James Catholic Church in Liberty and has taught at the college level. His priorities include K-12 and higher-education opportunity, supporting job-creating businesses, neighborhood safety, and parents' rights.
Candidate Highlights
U.S. Navy veteran who served more than two decades, including providing air support off the New York coast on September 12, 2001 (Source: billallenformo.com)
Taught at the college level, bringing firsthand experience with the Northland's educational and economic opportunities (Source: billallenformo.com)
Active member of St. James Catholic Church in Liberty (Source: billallenformo.com)
Photos
High-resolution campaign photos of Bill Allen are available below for press use.
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