Letters to the Editor
Why eliminate Parkville’s ethics commission?
EDITOR: On March 21, 2022, the Parkville Board of Aldermen accepted the Parkville Ethics Commission report by a vote of...
Read moreThe ethics code process at Parkville
EDITOR: I noticed a letter to the editor from Jason Maki posted to The Landmark's website (the letter also appeared...
Read moreGet public input on future of Parkville’s Ethics Commission
EDITOR: I am writing to share an article (below) which was recently posted on a local citizens group website. I...
Read moreDo we need a bigger jail in Platte County?
EDITOR: The Platte County Commissioners are discussing the need for a bigger jail. Let me explain why I do not...
Read moreFeds send message to judges about incarcerations
EDITOR: Every judge in America received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice last month with a simple message:Stop...
Read moreThe importance of local newspapers
EDITOR: I am late sending you a congratulatory note on the 159th anniversary of The Landmark newspaper. It is definitely...
Read moreThe intrigue of Platte County politics
EDITOR: Just wanted to tell you that I had almost decided not to renew my subscription to The Landmark but...
Read moreNew recorder of deeds highlights first 100 days
EDITOR: Today, April 10, 2023 I celebrate my first 100 days in office. I thank the people of Platte County...
Read moreThe price of overstated enrollment projections
EDITOR: Thought I would follow up on a letter I wrote to you back in January and in October of...
Read moreCity performs financial projections every year
EDITOR: On March 17, 2023 The Landmark published a letter to the editor from Parkville resident Gordon Cook. Mr. Cook's...
Read moreVote ‘no’ on Parkville’s tax proposals
EDITOR: Upon making an inquiry into Parkville City Hall for financial projections pertaining to their proposed new Prop U and...
Read moreCheck your children’s Apple devices
EDITOR Parents of young kids, pay extra special attention to the games marketed to them on iDevices. The game may...
Read moreHealth department not fiscally responsible
EDITOR: I'd like to take a few minutes to follow up on my public comments from two weeks ago regarding...
Read moreImportance of print journalism
EDITOR: I just read Debbie Coleman-Topi's “Importance of Print Journalism” that appeared in the Feb. 1 edition of The Landmark....
Read moreGood government?
EDITOR: Did the Platte County Commissioners really issue letters to vacate to tenants of the Platte County Resource Building before...
Read moreHealth department’s real estate deal
EDITOR: The issue before the commission today is whether or not to execute a warranty deed, granting to the health...
Read moreIt’s reassessment time again
EDITOR: It's reassessment time again and the price trend for home sales and used vehicles is headed lower. I doubt...
Read moreR-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...
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