Matthew Silber
He left us too soon. They say the good ones often do. To say we’ll miss Matthew Silber, The Landmark’s ...
Tag: elections
County commissioners have adopted the Nancy Pelosi way of thinking
Nine weeks until our three “no new taxes” county commissioners hold an election to ask us to sign a $65 ...
You don’t owe the county commission anything
Just a reminder to keep things in the proper perspective for this spring election. What do I mean by that? ...
Sales tax increase proposed for a new county jail
A half cent sales tax to construct a new county jail addition is going on the April 2 ballot. That ...
Local ambulances were a little less busy in the past year
Interesting tidbit from a recent conversation with Scott Roy, the executive director of the Northland Regional Ambulance District (NRAD). Roy ...
Commission tight-lipped about potential April jail question
Frankly, I’m a little stunned Landmark Live earned zero awards at the Golden Globes Sunday night. We gotta do better. ...
When it comes to jail population, maybe it’s time to focus on ‘why’
It’s NFL playoff time. Will this be another one and done post-season appearance for the Chiefs? Let’s hope not. Kansas ...
Salary increase of 2.5% recommended at county
A recommendation of a 2.5% salary increase for county administrative employees and commissioned sheriff’s deputies is part of the county ...
I-435/Hwy 45 project gets final approval
The Parkville Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a second and final reading of much of the plans for a 300-acre ...
Park challenges Schieber for presiding commissioner
Two candidates are vying for the seat of Platte County Presiding Commissioner in the Tuesday, Nov. 6 election. The commission's ...
Street tax renewal on ballot in Platte City
Street tax renewal on ballot in Platte City Transportation tax renewals proposed 10.31.18 Voters in Platte City will decide on ...
Park takes on Schieber in commission race
Two candidates are vying for the seat of Platte County Presiding Commissioner in the Tuesday, Nov. 6 election. The commission's ...
Parkville’s financial crisis: The Proposed development at I-435 and Hwy. 45 is the bailout
By Richard Kopp The residents and taxpayers of the Parkville and the surrounding areas deserve to be told the truth ...
County discussing a jail deal with KC
Late in the day Monday, county commissioners decided to stop their effort to put a jail or law enforcement sales ...
New owner for Zona Rosa could be in place soon
Industry sources are saying it appears Zona Rosa, the struggling shopping district off of Barry Road in Platte County, could ...
State to audit Ferrelview
Petition drive forces state audit It’s official. Overall operations, financial records, internal controls and compliance with the law at the ...
Sales tax could go up in a portion of Platte City
A slight sales tax increase appears to be on the way for a portion of Platte City. Platte City's Board ...
Treasurer repays county for money lost in scam
The personal funds of the duped county treasurer will be used to cover the remaining balance of county funds that ...
County voter turnout could hit 85% on tuesday
Expect a heavy voter turnout in Platte County. That’s the word from officials at the Platte County Board of Elections ...
Criminal probe begins in County Commission campaign
A police report has been filed in the matter of an alleged first class elections offense in Platte County. Dagmar ...
