Letters to the Editor
Current recorder ‘makes no apologies’
EDITOR: In response to last week's letter to the editor which was clearly a hit piece against me that was...
Read moreDetailsStanding up for conservative values
EDITOR: My name is J. Marie Nemeth, and I am honored to be running for the Platte County Republican Central...
Read moreDetailsLeadership isn’t a title, it is action
EDITOR: I read with interest the recent Letter to the Editor, “Purpose of the Central Committee Member.” While it accurately...
Read moreDetailsTaxpayers deserve the whole truth
EDITOR: On the campaign trail, two questions come up again and again: the 30% pay increase for elected officials, and...
Read moreDetailsRecorder should focus on recorder duties
EDITOR: Buckle up, folks. We're inside of 30 days before the primary and the gloves are off. I like to...
Read moreDetailsWhy you should vote no on Amendment 5
EDITOR: By now, everyone has seen the commercial of the four legged, long eared critter telling folks Amendment 5 will...
Read moreDetailsPurpose of a central committee member
EDITOR: As a candidate for re-election to the Platte County Republican Central Committee (PCRCC), I have been walking and talking...
Read moreDetailsFormer sheriff endorses Jera Pruitt
EDITOR: As a retired sheriff of Platte County who has lived here for more than 46 years, I've had the...
Read moreDetailsVote no on Amendment 4
EDITOR: Vote No on Amendment 4. Amendment 4 would modify the citizen initiative petition (IP) process to require a majority...
Read moreDetailsDemand the tax relief you voted for
EDITOR: Once again, the clown show at Platte County government continues. As the Platte County Commission works to pass the...
Read moreDetailsPlatte County should offer more services
EDITOR: I recently had the chance to meet Dale Brouk while him and his wife were out collecting signatures for...
Read moreDetailsContinue to strive for improvement
EDITOR: This year, Americans across the country will celebrate an amazing milestone of 250 years since the signing of the...
Read moreDetailsDemocrats oppose Amendments 4 and 5
EDITOR: In a recent meeting, the Platte County Democratic Central Committee votes to endorse a NO vote on Amendment 4,...
Read moreDetailsThe local conspiracy theory
EDITOR: As I just read my copy of last week's Landmark today, I was interested in the comments Jason Maki...
Read moreDetailsFricker should recuse himself
EDITOR: Real estate developer David Barth, and Barth Development, are trying to push through a high-density residential development at the...
Read moreDetailsGathering signatures at the YMCA
EDITOR: On the morning of Saturday, June 6, I came across a surprising sight outside the YMCA in Parkville. Three...
Read moreDetailsEnough Jerry Springer style of campaigning
EDITOR: Fairly certain that I am not alone in this appeal to all political candidates, regardless of party affiliation or...
Read moreDetailsPort KC passes buck on data center secrecy
EDITOR: As a resident of Kerrville living at the corner of N. Winan and Interurban Road, I am watching the...
Read moreDetailsThe cloud is looking for a new home in Missouri
EDITOR: The cloud is looking for a new home in Missouri. In 2025, Missouri legislators passed Senate Bill 4 as...
Read moreDetailsThoughts on the statewide amendments
EDITOR: With the recent decision of Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe to place four amendments on the August primary ballot, Platte...
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