Earlier this summer, the Post asked our readers what issues you wanted to hear candidates in federal, state and local races address leading up to the Nov. 3 election.

Based on that feedback, we developed a five-item questionnaire centering the issues most important to residents across Johnson County.

Each day this week, we’ve published the candidates’ responses to one question. So far, we’ve published responses on property taxes, special education funding, Medicaid and federal cuts and the state budget.

Today, we’re publishing candidates’ responses to the final question:

This year the Legislature overrode Gov. Kelly’s veto of a bill that lets sheriffs sign 287(g) agreements with ICE without county commission approval. The same law created a 25-foot buffer around first responders, including federal agents — something ICE agents invoked during immigration enforcement operations in Olathe earlier this year. Would you keep this law as is, change it or seek to repeal it? Why?

Below are the answers the Post received from candidates on the issue:

Cindy Holscher / KC Ohaebosim (Democratic)

I believe in a strong border and enforcing our laws, and our sheriffs should be able to work with ICE to get dangerous criminals off our streets. But this law leaves too many questions unanswered, and as governor, I’d work with both parties to address those concerns.

Locally elected county commissioners should have a say in how county resources are used, and the buffer should protect officers without ever being used against Kansans or reporters peacefully observing from a reasonable distance. ICE should focus on criminals, but they are targeting the wrong people: US citizens, children, lawfully residing immigrants, and people based solely on their appearance.

Ty Masterson / Jeffrey Klemp (Republican)

I believe in a strong border and enforcing our laws, and our sheriffs should be able to work with ICE to get dangerous criminals off our streets. But this law leaves too many questions unanswered, and as governor, I’d work with both parties to address those concerns.

Locally elected county commissioners should have a say in how county resources are used, and the buffer should protect officers without ever being used against Kansans or reporters peacefully observing from a reasonable distance. ICE should focus on criminals, but they are targeting the wrong people: US citizens, children, lawfully residing immigrants, and people based solely on their appearance.