Ryan Silvey
Ryan Silvey was a member of the Missouri Public Service Commission. Silvey assumed office on January 4, 2018. Silvey left office on January 13, 2023.
Silvey was appointed to the Missouri Public Service Commission by Missouri Governor Eric Greitens (R) on January 2, 2018.[1][2]
Silvey is a former Republican member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 17 from 2013 to 2018. He resigned from his seat on January 4, 2018, after he was confirmed by the state Senate to serve on the Missouri Public Service Commission.[3]
Silvey previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 38 from his win in a special election in April 2005 to January 2013.
Biography
Silvey earned his B.S. in Interpretive Speech from Bob Jones University. He has worked as a Mortgage Advisor for Integrity Lending Group, Vice President of Marketing for Plain Talk Media, and Legislative Correspondent for Senator Kit Bond.
Political career
Missouri Public Service Commission (2018 - 2023)
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens (R) appointed Silvey to the Missouri Public Service Commission on January 2, 2018. He was confirmed by the Missouri State Senate on January 4, 2018.[1][2] Silvey resigned on January 13, 2023.
Missouri State Senate (2013-2018)
Silvey represented District 17 of the Missouri State Senate from 2013 to 2018.
Missouri House of Representatives (2005-2013)
Silvey represented District 38 of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations, Vice chair |
| • Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment, Chair |
| • Fiscal Oversight, Vice chair |
| • Health and Pensions |
| • Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence |
| • Joint Committee on Administrative Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Silvey served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations, Vice Chair |
| • Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight, Vice Chair |
| • Veterans' Affairs and Health |
| • Joint Committee on Administrative Rules |
| • Joint Committee on Capital Improvements and Leases Oversight |
| • Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering |
| • Joint Committee on Legislative Research |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Silvey served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • General Laws |
| • Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight, Vice chair |
| • Progress and Development |
| • Veterans' Affairs and Health |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Silvey served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Budget, Chair |
| • Joint Committee on Capital Improvements and Leases Oversight |
| • Joint Committee on Government Accountability |
| • Joint Committee on Legislative Research |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Silvey served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Homeland Security, Vice chair |
| • Budget |
| • Appropriations - General Administration, Chair |
Campaign themes
2016
Silvey's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Budget I view the budget responsibility as a sacred trust that has been given to legislators to protect and wisely utilize our hard-earned dollars. As our State Senator, I will continue to pressure other legislators to view taxes in this same manner. General Philosphy About Government We are an independent, imaginative and innovative people and our parents, grandparents and great grandparents built the greatest nation on earth because of this. But today, it seems that every time you turn around, government is taking steps to severely limit independence and completely stifle imagination and innovation. Greatness remains ours if we can get government out of the way of the natural tendencies of Americans. I am committed to attempting to move government in this direction. Public Safety Often it seems that the criminals have all the rights. I believe that victims should have rights as well. We should do everything we can to make sure that judges, prosecutors and police keep victims informed about what’s going on in a case. These same people must make sure that the victims have opportunities to be heard at trial and sentencing; but also in any plea bargaining and parole proceedings. It is way past time to put the “justice” back into our court system. Taxes Hand in hand with the issue of tax rates is the issue of out-of-control government spending. The problem is not that government takes in too little of our money in taxes; the problem is that government spends too much. I remain steadfastly committed to making sure that Missouri State government lives within its means without a tax increase.[4] |
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| —Ryan Silvey[5] | ||
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Missouri State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.
Incumbent Ryan Silvey defeated J. Ranen Bechthold in the Missouri State Senate District 17 general election.[6]
| Missouri State Senate, District 17 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ryan Silvey Incumbent |
61.26% | 51,262 | |
| Democratic | J. Ranen Bechthold | 38.74% | 32,422 | |
| Total Votes | 83,684 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
J. Ranen Bechthold ran unopposed in the Missouri State Senate District 17 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Missouri State Senate, District 17 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | J. Ranen Bechthold (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Ryan Silvey ran unopposed in the Missouri State Senate District 17 Republican primary.[9][10]
| Missouri State Senate, District 17 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ryan Silvey Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Silvey won election in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 17. Silvey ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Sandra Reeves (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Silvey |
52.8% | 42,491 | |
| Democratic | Sandra Reeves | 47.2% | 37,997 | |
| Total Votes | 80,488 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Silvey won re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 38 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ryan Silvey (R)
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9,133 | |||
| Debbie Colozza (D) | 3,979 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Silvey ran for District 38 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Josh Reed.[13]
Silvey raised $89,600 for his campaign.[14]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 38 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ryan Silvey (R) | 12,083 | 58.5% | ||
| Josh Reed (D) | 8,574 | 41.5% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Silvey is married. He has been a member of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Phi Sigma Literacy Society.[15]
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2017
In 2017, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13.
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2016
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In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13.
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2015
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In 2015, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 15.
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2014
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In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 9 through May 30.
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Silvey's endorsements included the following:[16]
- Missouri Chamber of Commerce
- Missouri AFL-CIO
- Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce BizPAC, in Partnership with the KC Civic Council
- Greater KC AFL-CIO
- Missouri State Council of Firefighters
- Missouri Fraternal Order of Police
- Taxpayers Unlimited
- Numerous individual Local Unions
- Former Governor & U.S. Senator Christopher S. “Kit” Bond
- Former U.S. Senator Jack Danforth
See also
- Missouri State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Missouri state legislative districts
- Missouri General Assembly
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Kansas City Star, "Greitens gives post to state senator who has been harsh critic," Jan 2, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Missouri Public Service Commission, "Ryan Silvey," accessed January 5, 2018
- ↑ Kansas City Star, "Silvey joins utility board, ending time as senator — and talk of a run for KC mayor," January 4, 2018
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote Silvey, "Issues," accessed September 29, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 7, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Silvey's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Silvey
- ↑ Vote Silvey, "Endorsements," accessed September 29, 2016
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stephen Stoll |
Missouri Public Service Commission 2018-2023 |
Succeeded by Kayla Hahn |
| Preceded by Luann Ridgeway (R) |
Missouri State Senate District 17 2013-2018 |
Succeeded by Lauren Arthur (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 38 2005-2013 |
Succeeded by T.J. Berry (R) |
