Missing signs and mounting questions
Driving around the county like me, you’ve no doubt come across some pretty large political signs. And I mean so ...
Tag: Platte County Commission
My invisible staff needs office space
My household now employs more artificial intelligence than actual intelligence, which is awkward because the AI keeps showing up for ...
Voter-approved homestead property tax credit at center of lawsuit
UPDATE (Oct. 8 at 1 p.m.) All judges in Platte County’s 6th Judicial Circuit were recused Oct. 8 from the ...
Friends, colleagues reflect on Zahnd’s legacy
Platte County Presiding Commissioner Scott Fricker began Monday’s County Commission meeting by acknowledging Zahnd’s death. Fricker became emotional and his ...
Three weeks in: Motorcades, mayors and mudslinging
Josh and I have received so many kind and encouraging words from Landmark readers and local newsmakers who are eager ...
Campaign fiction vs. fact
As a lifelong resident of Platte County, a Democrat and someone who has both worked for and retired from the ...
Taxpayers deserve evidence before Flock expansion
Editor: Platte County Commissioners and the Sheriff might want to check the Republican playbook on Flock cameras, because Platte County ...
County Commission keeps 1-cent levy after budget discussion
The Platte County Commission voted unanimously at a recent meeting to keep the county’s property tax levy at 1 cent ...
Tax credit program has become political football
To the Taxpayers of Platte County: For the past several weeks, public discussions regarding the Platte County Homestead Tax Credit ...
Lahn drops bid for county treasurer
GOP TO NOMINATE REPLACEMENT Elliot Lahn has withdrawn his name as the Republican candidate for treasurer of Platte County on ...
Republicans may be clearing a Lahn, 80s music, Flock talk
Election quickies: Biggest eye opener? Newcomer Mary Calvillo’s convincing win for the Republican nomination for county clerk. Wondering if incumbent ...
Behind the scenes in treasurer’s race
EDITOR: I've gotten several calls informing me that the Platte County Republican Central Committee is aware that Elliot Lahn isn't ...
McKenna says county is ‘ready for change’
DEMOCRAT NOMINEE FOR PRESIDING COMMISSIONER “It is clear to me that Platte County is ready to do something different,” says ...
Governing mass surveillance technologies
EDITOR: As surveillance technology continues to advance, I believe Platte County should proactively establish a public governance framework governing any ...
Two Republicans seeking presiding commissioner nod
by Stacy WiedmaierLandmark reporter It's a crowded race for the Platte County Presiding Commissioner seat. Voters will choose between Gena ...
Wright, Palmer engage in spicy battle for recorder
SHOTS HAVE BEEN FIRED FROM EACH SIDE by Stacy Wiedmaier, Landmark reporter Incumbent Chris Wright and challenger Nick Palmer will ...
Voter turnout of around 27% predicted for primary
POLLS WILL BE OPEN 6 A.M. TO 7 P.M. ON TUESDAY A much-discussed day on the calendar is almost here. ...
Homestead Act work is in progress
EDITOR: This letter is in response to a letter to the editor from Platte County Recorder of Deeds Christopher Wright ...
Get Homestead Act implemented
EDITOR: On Monday, the Platte County Commission passed 2026-CO-110, ratifying the Homestead Act that the people overwhelmingly voted for in ...
Independents Day
FOUR SEEKING INDEPENDENT STATUS ON NOVEMBER BALLOT Four candidates seeking to be on the November ballot as independents filed their ...
