Letters to the Editor
West 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...
Read moreHoping Fricker will reconsider
EDITOR: It is unfortunate that Scott Fricker, candidate for presiding commissioner, has backed out of an opportunity to present his...
Read moreEvergy should be called Nevergy
EDITOR: Enjoying my weekly habit of reading the Landmark and getting some news about my “home” country. Two things caught...
Read moreDo you remember?
EDITOR: Do you remember when the inflation rate was 1.4%? Do you remember when our border was secure? Do you...
Read moreWomen voters need to rally
EDITOR: Below are some reasons I am fearing for my country. Taking away certain books. By School Boards.Dictating what our...
Read moreGovernment touches lives in beneficial ways
EDITOR: Toward the end of his letter to the editor in last week’s Landmark, Louis Smither asserts that “in 90%...
Read moreControlling the climate is fantasy
EDITOR: With 6.1 % of the earth's land mass and talk of the 'green new deal' Guy Speckman (Aug. 10...
Read moreThe Republican party is unrecognizable today
EDITOR: This letter in response to the manifesto published by Platte County Republican Central Committee (viewable here: https://plattecountylandmark.com/2022/08/11/local-republicans-say-bidens-election-not-valid/) to disavow...
Read moreRepublicans’ letter is basically untrue
EDITOR: Concerning the letter to the editor in the Aug. 10 edition of The Landmark headlined "Local Republicans say Biden's...
Read moreYour guy lost, move on
EDITOR: This is in response to the Platte County Republican Central Committee article (https://plattecountylandmark.com/2022/08/11/local-republicans-say-bidens-election-not-valid/) about the 2020 election and their...
Read moreRoll back the personal property tax rate
EDITOR: Used car values have risen dramatically in Missouri. Prices for used cars increased 25 percent in 2021 alone. Because...
Read moreLocal Republicans say Biden’s election not valid
EDITOR: The Platte County Republican Central Committee met on Aug. 1, 2022 and approved this resolution which had been previously...
Read moreIt’s called courtesy and professionalism
EDITOR: Major Erik Holland recently exemplified the courtesy and professionalism we expect, and respect, from our Platte County Sheriff's Department....
Read moreMayor clarifies reported comments on transparency
EDITOR: I just wanted to clarify a few points in the recent article by Debbie Coleman-Topi regarding the recently passed...
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