} else { Abarca is the current treasurer for the Kansas City Public Schools board and deputy district director for U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. LaJune McGill, who makes YouTube videos, has operated a controversial business that purported to help customers gain access to secret U.S. Treasury accounts. How has the legislature been successful in the past, and how do you think it can improve? Kidd: I bring the perspective of age and experience, with a background in financial planning and investments. widget_load_check_dom() Delivered every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Jackson County is part of two West Virginia House districts. We would like to thank the following candidates for participating: Shane Abbott, Vance Coley, Clint Pate, Edward Crutchfield, Sonny Fortunato, Donnie Branch, Eric Hill, Samantha Angerbrandt, Dave Galloway and Michael Jackson. Every West Virginia county has an elected county body that governs it. 2851 Jefferson Street Marianna, FL 32448. Abarca is the current treasurer for the Kansas City Public Schools board and deputy district director for U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. We also need to make sure that we are negotiating contract amounts for the best interest of the county. Second, a 5% cap every assessment period for everyone else. by Josh Merchant July 27, 2022. First, an absolute cap on property taxes for retired seniors. We need to ensure that we are all heard and represented. Abarca, 1st District: We must immediately find relief for property tax increases that are projected to increase on average of 30%, from the previous increases, to meet the state laws requirement of 90% of value. I feel that many of our elected officials have been in politics so long that they have lost perspective on how decisions that they make directly impact those of us who work hard to provide for our families both in our pocketbooks and in the safety of our community. Voting Precincts Peruse a listing of voting and precinct locations. Government cant keep raising taxes. Hunt, 1st District: First, we need to be sure that our tax dollars are funding programs that strengthen our community and make it safer and more affordable. I will work to develop a [tax bill] payment plan for residents. Jackson County legislators should be expected to be good stewards of our taxpayers money. These candidates are running for Jackson County village seats in November general election. Abarca, 1st District: I watched as the world shut down, everyone closing their doors in response to the global pandemic. Lorenzo Johnson is not pictured. Was early voting available to all voters? Heres more information about voting absentee. What were the early voting start and end dates? In-person: Nov. 4, 2022 Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Candidates have to be at least 18 years old, and have lived in their district for a year. U.S. Congress | chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); Ballot measures, Who represents me? Jackson County primary 2022: 2nd At-Large District - The Beacon Local Government Five candidates compete to represent the 2nd At-Large District in Jackson County Legislature Among the candidates are a Raytown school board member, a business executive, a political activist and a former county legislator. In the 6th District, which includes Lees Summit and unincorporated areas in the southeastern corner of Jackson County, Republican primary winner Sean Smith is running against Democrat Amanda Toomey. if (document.readyState === 'complete') { Hunt, 1st District: I am a first-time candidate running for an elected office. Second, will this affect only a small portion of Jackson County residents? Abarca, 1st District: For the last eight years I managed the team that executed all constituent services for Congressman Cleaver, saving constituents millions of dollars and helping connect directly with the federal agencies. Jackson County has many Hispanic residents but few in government. } Right column: 3rd At-Large District . VoterInfobyState_Timeout_jquery = setTimeout(widget_load_check_jquery, 500); Coming from private industry and not-for-profit sectors, I will bring a disruptor mindset to the legislature and the county, rather than a business-as-usual perspective. } Dillenschneider:I am active in the business community, and I am very accessible to the public. Even through the process of campaigning, I have invited everyone to reach out to me with any questions and I reply to each one because what they have to say is important. 2023 An independent, civic news organization for West Virginia. Marshall: Im committed to constituent engagement across Jackson County. Click [show] on the table below for examples: Following the 2020 presidential election, 46.1% of Wisconsinites lived in one of the state's 37 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 35.7% lived in one of 12 Solid Democratic counties. I am the only candidate in this race with a clear plan to pass state legislation that protects seniors and folks on a fixed income, creates true payment programs lasting 12 months instead of just four, moves the collection date of property tax away from the holiday and creates clear discussions about the approval of 353 tax abatement programs that protect revenues of our taxing jurisdictions. Click the links below to learn more: County election candidates School board election candidates Judicial election candidates How to vote in the election Click here to use Ballotpedia's sample ballot to find every election that Ballotpedia has on file for your address. How to vote | For more information 706-367-6377. Toomey, 6th District: Though unpopular in many spheres and certainly not perfect, the vote by the legislature to uphold the recommendations of the health department and enact a mask mandate to protect the citizens of Jackson County marked a success in the role of the legislature to protect the people it represents. There is one candidate vying for one position in Jackson County. chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); Middle column: 2nd At-Large District candidates John J. Murphy (top). 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Among the six districts of Jackson County, three legislators were selected as presumed winners in the Aug. 2 primary. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Click [show] on the table below for examples: Following the 2020 presidential election, 51.8% of Minnesotans lived in one of the state's nine Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 38.6% lived in one of 59 Solid Republican counties. Abarca, 1st District: Equitable funding, prioritizing the needs of those with the least instead of the wants of those with the most. Ill seek to change that and ensure more oversight.Toomey, 6th District: Though unpopular in many spheres and certainly not perfect, the vote by the legislature to uphold the recommendations of the health department and enact a mask mandate to protect the citizens of Jackson County marked a success in the role of the legislature to protect the people it represents. Franklin is a certified public accountant. 2851 Jefferson Street Marianna, FL 32448. The current 1st District has one county elected official representing most of western Kansas City. if (typeof VoterInfobyState_Toggle === 'undefined') { The county executive, who is not a voting member of the legislature, is also up for election this year. 1 0 obj The biggest failure of the legislature is likely the structural issue that has resulted in a lack of meaningful oversight of the county executive. I also have a personal connection to the issue of fentanyl ravaging our streets, as it has directly impacted my family. The need for a new justice/detention center is vital but must be addressed with full public participation, fiscal responsibility and long-term effectiveness, including being efficient and fair to those who may be detained, the employees and professional staff that work there and the community.Toomey, 6th District: Above all, the budget must be balanced at the end of the year. In addition, I will arrange regular meetings within my district at community locations and with local community groups to ensure physical access for those who prefer face-to-face interactions. by Josh Merchant October 17, 2022. Toomey, 6th District: My career and academic experiences give me a broad background from which to communicate and work with our Jackson County residents and contractors. Additionally, we need to focus on our present circumstances (inflation pains, lingering challenges from COVID-19, supply chain and labor issues) while at the same time not selling out our future. } P: (850) 482-9652. In the future, such decisions can be improved by preemptively establishing a plan of action based on scientific data and precedent. #]Km=Cfuc;O frs,y. Jeanie Lauer, an incumbent Republican, was unchallenged in her bid for reelection in the 5th District. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. The countys primary two functions are to assess your propertys value and collect taxes based on that assessed value. if ($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden')){ But voters in three legislative districts will see a choice on their Nov. 8 ballots. Peyton: My voice and my commitment to serve all residents of Jackson County are my top two perspectives. From serving a federally qualified health center to governing the regional leader for mental health services, I understand the needs of the health levy. Data map: How did your neighbors vote in Kansas City, Missouri? Over the last 15 years, Ive seen numerous botched attempts by the county to do this. Cities | VoterInfobyState_Resized = true; However, if we lose sight of what is essential to our countys success, spending may become haphazard and nonproductive. Jackson County executive candidates: Republican Theresa Cass Galvin and Democratic incumbent Frank White Jr. Congressman Emanuel Cleavers office. With the new legislature coming in, I believe we should look to have three meetings a week. Anderson has served in the Jackson County Legislature since 2019 and has worked at the Rockefeller Foundation and Ford Foundation. My office is always instructed to return phone calls promptly and courteously. Whoever wins this primary will be unchallenged in the general election. We must build a platform to allow us to hear from our residents and allow the input of their valued voices. I furthermore commit to quarterly town hall meetings. if ($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden') || typeof VoterInfobyState_Resized!='undefined') { widget_load_check_jquery(); if (window.jQuery) { Copyright 2023 Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Venessa Huskey won the Democratic primary for the 2nd District, with no Republican candidate on the ballot. Megan Marshall defeated incumbent Tony Miller in the 3rd At-Large Districts Democratic primary and will now face off against Republican Lance Dillenschneider. Increased preparedness for natural disasters, in particular extreme weather events. Upcoming Elections. What was the voter registration deadline? Third, I propose a charter review, adding three more county legislators. }); I will work with the administration to get all of our roads, bridges and other infrastructure needs taken care of in a timely manner. What will be the most important factors for you when making yearly budget decisions? That is a very diverse group of neighborhoods and, truthfully, people in the northeast have different concerns than those in Brookside. Left column: Jackson County Legislature 1st At-Large District candidates Jalen Anderson (top) and Bill E. Kidd (bottom). Responses have been edited for clarity, length and Associated Press style. Marshall: I believe the budget is reflective of what the government values. Official Election Results are posted following Certification by the Jackson County Board of Canvassers. Toomey, 6th District: Increased transparency to prevent miscommunication, confusion or the feeling of being blindsided by the results of legislative decisions. Our stories are free to republish in accordance with these guidelines. Some of the races for the Jackson County Legislature were decided in the August primary election, and one districts incumbent is running unopposed. The legislature is the primary governing body for Jackson County. KCUR serves the Kansas City region with breaking news and powerful storytelling. } And here is a link to all of the Missouri races on the ballot for voters around Kansas City, and to candidates running for Jackson County Legislature. And finally, are we under budget, over budget or balanced? DaRon McGee, a Democrat, won his primary in the 4th District, which also had no Republican in the race. This will prevent these offices from making hasty decisions without any oversight. } else { }. } . If your home does greatly increase in value you will have time to figure things out, rather than getting hit with it all at once. Want to stay informed? Peyton is a member of the Raytown School Board. Kidd is a current state representative from Buckner. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); Jackson County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4 Paul Nelson (Nonpartisan) City and township elections and candidates November 8, 2022 (General) Alpha Heron Lake Heron Lake Hunter Jackson Lakefield Okabena Wilder School board elections and candidates November 8, 2022 (General) Heron Lake-Okabena School District function resizeChevron() { We watched regionalism firsthand.Hunt, 1st District: The county legislature has been successful when it has been doing the peoples business and has had balanced representation, giving way to productive legislation that benefits all Jackson County residents. 100% remote. Heres more information about voting absentee. Jeanie Lauer, an incumbent Republican, was unchallenged in her bid for reelection in the 5th District. What new perspectives will you bring to the legislature? Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Minnesota following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type. I will be a strong voice for cleaning up the waste and working for Jackson County residents to ensure their needs are heard. The 3rd At-Large District includes Kansas City south of 77th Street, Grandview, Lees Summit and incorporated areas in the south of the county. 4 0 obj This needs to stop. chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); We are a nonprofit investigative newsroom that exists to give West Virginians the information they need to make our state a better place. Supervisor of Elections Smith is a businessman from Lees Summit and Toomey is a teacher and adult educator, also from Lees Summit. Smith, 6th District: The single most important factor is serving the whole community and doing so in a transparent manner. For more information about these three House candidates, click here. 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