Across the Metro voters didn't exactly turn out in droves, even in contested races like Mayor in Kansas City (19% of registered voters). I'll pass along the turnout in WL, but it looks to be half of what we have when there is a contested position.
Another interesting fact...while the Jail Tax got slammed throughout the County (62% NO, 38% YES), Weatherby Lake came the closest to giving a win to the tax in the County...54% NO, 46%, YES.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Election Success
The unofficial results are in...two of the three WL candidates for road districts were victorious!
Alan York is now the new Commissioner-elect for the Platte City Special Road District, winning over William Brown, 1,330 to 1,268.
John Cookinham won over Archie Adkinson, 2,014 to 992, in the Parkville Special Road District for a one year term.
Weatherby Lakean Gary Gulden lost to Steve Hevalow, 1,953 to 774 for the other open seat in Parkville Special. Not a total surprise, the Hevalow name in Parkville is well known. I do appreciate Gary's decision to run and hope that he would consider another in the future.
Huge kudos to Mayor Steve Clark. He recruited the candidates to run...all three excellent. To my knowledge, we have never had three simultaneous candidates and never had a citizen on either District (if you have been here longer than 20 years and know different please let me know).
My guess is Alan and John will be getting acclimated to the policies/procedures/inner workings of the Districts and be able to shed a light on two entities that basically operate out of view of the taxpayers. A good thing right?
Next post...Jail Bait...the big-time defeat of the Jail tax proposal.
Alan York is now the new Commissioner-elect for the Platte City Special Road District, winning over William Brown, 1,330 to 1,268.
John Cookinham won over Archie Adkinson, 2,014 to 992, in the Parkville Special Road District for a one year term.
Weatherby Lakean Gary Gulden lost to Steve Hevalow, 1,953 to 774 for the other open seat in Parkville Special. Not a total surprise, the Hevalow name in Parkville is well known. I do appreciate Gary's decision to run and hope that he would consider another in the future.
Huge kudos to Mayor Steve Clark. He recruited the candidates to run...all three excellent. To my knowledge, we have never had three simultaneous candidates and never had a citizen on either District (if you have been here longer than 20 years and know different please let me know).
My guess is Alan and John will be getting acclimated to the policies/procedures/inner workings of the Districts and be able to shed a light on two entities that basically operate out of view of the taxpayers. A good thing right?
Next post...Jail Bait...the big-time defeat of the Jail tax proposal.
Monday, April 1, 2019
Jail Break/Brake
The County Commissioners have run into a bit of a buzz saw on their ballot proposal for a new jail. The Platte County Dems voted NO to endorse the tax, and the Republicans, trying to avoid controversy with their Republican Commissioners, decided to neither endorse or condemn the proposal (a NO vote the way I see it). The Sheriff's department has been the lead organization in promoting the tax increase, conducting "educational sessions" around the County. All in all a rather botched attempt...wouldn't you say? The Commissioners may need a mulligan on this one. I don't see the proposal passing, so expect a do-over
You have at least three reasons to vote tomorrow...School Board, Jail Tax and Road Districts (if you live in a Road District that has an election).
York for Platte City Roads
Cookingham and Gulden for Parkville Road District
You have at least three reasons to vote tomorrow...School Board, Jail Tax and Road Districts (if you live in a Road District that has an election).
York for Platte City Roads
Cookingham and Gulden for Parkville Road District
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Special
Weatherby Lake has the distinction of being the only municipality in Platte County to be part of three Special Road Districts...
- Platte City Special Road
- Parkville Special Road
- Platte County Special Road
Next Tuesday some of you will be able to vote for a Commissioner for your respective district, and for the first time in very long time, Weatherby Lake has candidates in the two districts that have terms available (Platte County does not elect Commissioners separately, it is managed by the County Commission).
Weatherby Lake Candidates:
Platte City Special Road - Alan York
Parkville Special Road - One Year, John Cookingham, Three Year, Gary Gulden
Tax dollars flow to all these Road Districts, it would be nice to have a local input (WL) for the management of the road monies.
How do you find out what District you are in? Well, your ballot will only indicate the district you are in...but...if you are interested ...
After you put in your address and Enter, look to the right and click on the "View Candidates & Issues" to see your ballot.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Spring Has Sprung
At least I hope so. If you get energized to work in the yard this week...fyi, the City will host its annual Spring Yardwaste Depository behind City Hall, March 29/30/31. Yard waste only, no tires, refrigerators, etc.
Hours of operation-8AM to 5PM
Hours of operation-8AM to 5PM
Monday, March 18, 2019
The Tax Man Cometh
Hate to intrude on your post St Pat’s debauchery but someone is trying to barge into your party. David Cox is his name. Who the heck is that you ask? Mr Cox is the Platte County Assessor, responsible for setting the value of your property, which in turn determines how much you owe in property taxes each year. Front page article in the Landmark, March 13th edition, captures his comments. ...”many Platte County property owners will see an increase in property valuation”. “As defined by law, market value (appraised value) is the most probable price at which a property would sell in a competitive market”.
Stay tuned.
BTW. You might consider subscribing to The Landmark, a weekly newspaper published by Ivan Foley. $26 for a subscription, delivered by mail. All things Platte County. 816 858-2313
Stay tuned.
BTW. You might consider subscribing to The Landmark, a weekly newspaper published by Ivan Foley. $26 for a subscription, delivered by mail. All things Platte County. 816 858-2313
Friday, March 15, 2019
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but it sure makes the rest of you lonely"
Charles Schulz.
Miss me? I have been planning to jumpstart the blog, and after a number of comments and some cajoling from certain individuals recently, here we are. Those of you who have been loyal followers from the beginning may recall the blog was birthed just prior to the City elections some years ago (you can dive into the archives if you have forgotten or are new). So here we are a few weeks to go until the April 2nd election.
What is interesting (at least to me) is there are no contested races within the City. The Judge (Folkedahl) and Aldermen (Footer & Richmond) are unopposed. One year after the election of Steve Clark Steve as Mayor, Don Hoy as West side Alderman and re-election of Tanya Finn on the East, all seems well. Business is getting done, without acrimony, the new Chief of Police is settling in and George and his crew survived a challenging winter. Nice.
There is some ballot business that deserves your attention and vote. There are Special Road District Commissioners for some of you (I'll explain later), Park Hill School District Board members and a tax proposal for building a new County jail. More on the tax issue later, but I wanted to post the coming "Education Sessions" hosted by the County beginning tomorrow.
Parkville YMCA, March 16, 10AM
West Platte Fire Station, March 18, 6:30PM
Platte City YMCA, March 19, 6:30PM
Riverside Community Center, March 21, 6:30PM
Camden Point Fire Station, Camden Point, March 27, 6:30PM
Platte County Resource Center, March 28, 6:30PM
infoplattejail.com
Stay tuned, all of this and more coming.
Special shout out to Nick in CA, far-flung Weatherbean!
Miss me? I have been planning to jumpstart the blog, and after a number of comments and some cajoling from certain individuals recently, here we are. Those of you who have been loyal followers from the beginning may recall the blog was birthed just prior to the City elections some years ago (you can dive into the archives if you have forgotten or are new). So here we are a few weeks to go until the April 2nd election.
What is interesting (at least to me) is there are no contested races within the City. The Judge (Folkedahl) and Aldermen (Footer & Richmond) are unopposed. One year after the election of Steve Clark Steve as Mayor, Don Hoy as West side Alderman and re-election of Tanya Finn on the East, all seems well. Business is getting done, without acrimony, the new Chief of Police is settling in and George and his crew survived a challenging winter. Nice.
There is some ballot business that deserves your attention and vote. There are Special Road District Commissioners for some of you (I'll explain later), Park Hill School District Board members and a tax proposal for building a new County jail. More on the tax issue later, but I wanted to post the coming "Education Sessions" hosted by the County beginning tomorrow.
Parkville YMCA, March 16, 10AM
West Platte Fire Station, March 18, 6:30PM
Platte City YMCA, March 19, 6:30PM
Riverside Community Center, March 21, 6:30PM
Camden Point Fire Station, Camden Point, March 27, 6:30PM
Platte County Resource Center, March 28, 6:30PM
infoplattejail.com
Stay tuned, all of this and more coming.
Special shout out to Nick in CA, far-flung Weatherbean!
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