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History of CURB

Initially, the Chairman of the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) established CURB in 1988 when he perceived a need for a stronger consumer advocate. During the 1989 legislative session, House Bill 2454 was passed and signed by the Governor. This bill established CURB as a state agency effective July 1, 1989. House Bill 2454 contained a two-year sunset provision. CURB's enabling legislation is set forth in K.S.A. 66-1222 et seq. (1989). During the 1991 legislative session, House Bill 2439 was passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor. This bill re-authorized CURB and clarified its funding mechanism and budgeting process. This bill also separated CURB from the KCC for budgetary purposes and made CURB an independent agency.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to protect the interests of residential and small commercial utility ratepayers in the state of Kansas.

Meet our Board Members

CURB has a five-member volunteer board that is appointed by the Governor. There is one member from each congressional district with the fifth member serving as an at-large appointee. Each member of the board serves a four-year term.

Nancy Scott Jackson, Chairperson, Third Congressional District
Stephanie Kelton, Vice-Chairperson, Second Congressional District
Ellen K. Janoski, Fourth Congressional District
Kenneth Baker, First Congressional District
Robert L. Harvey, Member-at-Large

Meet our Staff

CURB employs a consumer counsel, two supporting attorneys, a technical position (accountant/economist), and two administrative staff.

David Springe, Consumer Counsel
Niki Christopher, Attorney
C. Steven Rarrick, Attorney
Stacey Harden, Accountant/Economist
Shonda Smith, Office Manager
Della Smith, Administrative Specialist



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Skip navigation Home About Us Consumer Assistance CURBside Newsletter Legislative Issues Kids' CURB Contact Us	About Us History of CURB Initially, the Chairman of the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) established CURB in 1988 when he perceived a need for a stronger consumer advocate. During the 1989 legislative session, House Bill 2454 was passed and signed by the Governor. This bill established CURB as a state agency effective July 1, 1989. House Bill 2454 contained a two-year sunset provision. CURB's enabling legislation is set forth in K.S.A. 66-1222 et seq. (1989). During the 1991 legislative session, House Bill 2439 was passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor. This bill re-authorized CURB and clarified its funding mechanism and budgeting process. This bill also separated CURB from the KCC for budgetary purposes and made CURB an independent agency. Mission Statement Our mission is to protect the interests of residential and small commercial utility ratepayers in the state of Kansas. Meet our Board Members CURB has a five-member volunteer board that is appointed by the Governor. There is one member from each congressional district with the fifth member serving as an at-large appointee. Each member of the board serves a four-year term. Nancy Scott Jackson, Chairperson, Third Congressional District Stephanie Kelton, Vice-Chairperson, Second Congressional District Ellen K. Janoski, Fourth Congressional District Kenneth Baker, First Congressional District Robert L. Harvey, Member-at-Large Meet our Staff CURB employs a consumer counsel, two supporting attorneys, a technical position (accountant/economist), and two administrative staff. David Springe, Consumer Counsel Niki Christopher, Attorney C. Steven Rarrick, Attorney Stacey Harden, Accountant/Economist Shonda Smith, Office Manager Della Smith, Administrative Specialist
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