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Sydney CarlinDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 66
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KSResidence (state)

Sydney Lynn Carlin (born November 20, 1944) is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 66th district. She has served since 2003. Carlin was not challenged for her seat in 2020 or 2022.Carlin is a member of a number of community organizations, including the American Cancer Society, American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police, Habitat for Humanity, American Heart Association, and the Manhattan Arts Center. Prior to being elected to the Kansas House, Carlin served on the Manhattan City Commission, 1993–97 and mayor of Manhattan, 1996-97.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Kansas State University
BS Social Science
1999 - 2000
Neosho County Community College
Attended
Past Positions1 - 5 of 5
Representative
Kansas State House of Representatives
2003 - Current
Mayor
City of Manhattan
1993 - 1997
Commissioner
City of Manhattan
1993 - 1996
Agent
Kansas City Dental Care, Incorporated
1982 - 1996
Office Manager
Manhattan Country Club
Other Experience1 - 24 of 24
Co-Chair
Project Manhatten
Current
Co-Founder
Manhattan Women for Kansas
Current
Member
Martin Luther King Committee, Philanthropic Education Association
Current
Member
American Association of University Women
Current
Member
Seven Dolors Catholic Church
Current
Member
Daughters of the American Revolution
Current
Member
Daughters of the American Colonizers
Current
Member
Konza Prairie Quilters Guild
Current
Founder, Member
Jail Citizens Organized for Responsible Placement
1988 - 2000
Former President
Parent Teacher Organization, Manhattan Catholic Schools
Member
American Legion Society
Member
Youth Education and Special Projects (YES!) Fund
Member
Fort Riley Regional Task Force
Member
American Cancer Society
Member
Mercy Auxiliary
Member
Mercy Community Health Foundation
Member
Kansas Board of Indigent Defense Services
Member
Manhattan Arts Center
Member
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Member
Heart Association
Member
Habitat for Humanity
Member
Fraternal Order of the Police
Former Member
Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight, Kansas State House of Representatives
Former Ranking Member
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Kansas State House of Representatives