Heather Meyer Explained

Heather Meyer (born August 14, 1980) is an American politician serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 29th district. She assumed office on September 7, 2021, after the resignation of her predecessor, Brett Parker.^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

Meyer was born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in Olathe, Kansas by a single father.^{[2] [3]} At age 12, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.^{[4] [5]} She attended Johnson County Community College and received her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Kansas.^[2]

Personal life

Meyer is married and has two children.^[2] She is openly bisexual.^{[3] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative Heather Meyer | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature . Kslegislature.org . 10 November 2022.
2. Web site: Heather Meyer's Biography . 10 November 2022 . Vote Smart.
3. Web site: Wiggins . Christopher . This Bisexual Kansas Legislator Wants to Get Stuff Done . advocate.com . 18 October 2022 . 10 November 2022.
4. Web site: Mipro . Rachel . New Kansas bill would set cap on insulin prices, restrict costs for diabetes equipment . Kansas Reflector . 8 February 2023 . 28 September 2024.
5. Web site: Levin . Sarah . Representation Matters: Kansas State Representative Heather Meyer . TheHumanist.com . 10 September 2024 . 28 September 2024.
6. Web site: Kansas should be ‘more like what Ron DeSantis has in Florida,’ Schmidt tells rally . The Kansas City Star . 10 November 2022 . 19 September 2022 . "Heather Meyer, an Overland Park Democrat and the first openly bisexual member of the Kansas House of Representatives".