Letters to the Editor
R-3 enrollment numbers much lower than projections
EDITOR: A new year is upon us and it appears some things never change. In October at the Platte County...
Read morePolitical trends and demographics
EDITOR: I moved from Clay County to Platte County to get away from Democrat dominated politics. Now it looks like...
Read moreThe modern Democrat platform
EDITOR: To anyone who knows me or met me, it's pretty clear I'm a conservative Republican. I would just like...
Read moreStop the stigmatization
EDITOR: I would like to broach an issue which makes some people uncomfortable but needs to be addressed. This is...
Read moreKCPD has local non-political control
EDITOR: As a Kansas City resident and taxpayer, I'm voting a resounding yes on Amendment 4. Why would a citizen...
Read moreVote yes on Amendment 4
EDITOR: On Nov. 8, Missourians will go to the polls to cast votes for candidates vying for local, state and...
Read morePut the burden of proof on the assessor
EDITOR: Having the inside of your home photographed or searched to disprove an over-assessment is not voluntary. You can refuse...
Read moreSports gambling bill shouldn’t be rocket science
EDITOR: I really enjoyed your Landmark Live with Scott Wedman. He was such a great player who could shoot and...
Read moreLocal control allows for local responsibility
EDITOR: No on Amendment 4. This only applies to the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD). However, Constitutional Amendment 4 is...
Read moreAppointments to boards and commissions
EDITOR: The letter to the editor in last week’s Landmark from Carol Clopton raised a couple of issues that I...
Read moreWhat makes a thriving community
EDITOR: What makes a thriving community? I spent seven years working in local government and I have geared my education...
Read moreOpposed to library tax cut
EDITOR: The Board of Trustees for the Mid-Continent Public Library consists of twelve members, four representatives from each county: Platte,...
Read moreAssistance with photo ID for voting
EDITOR: We have heard that there may be citizens who are not able to vote, as they have no photo...
Read moreWest Barry Road needs attention
EDITOR: Over 15 years ago when the west Barry Road renovation was in high gear I lobbied for on/off ramps...
Read moreRein in the library board
EDITOR: I am a lifelong Platte County resident, a business owner and a fiscal conservative, and proud to say all...
Read moreOpposed to a quiet zone for Parkville
EDITOR: I know this may sound like a shocking suggestion, but why not ask Parkville citizens if they actually want...
Read moreWeston should get ahead of the game
EDITOR: A very wise man came by the warehouse about a week ago and asked me, "What does Weston want?"...
Read morePolicy committee would usurp R-3 board
EDITOR: This is to make you aware that the Platte County R-3 superintendent is proposing a new policy committee that...
Read moreUse your voting rights
EDITOR: Leonard A. Leo and Steven G. Calabrese are co-chairs of the Federalist Society For Law and Public Policy Studies,...
Read moreAbsolute power corrupts absolutely
EDITOR: Many thanks for reaching out to Scott Fricker to provide his opportunity to tout all his impressive attributes in...
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