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 IT’S OFFICIAL: Filed and ready to work for Platte County!

This morning, I officially placed my name on the ballot for Platte County Clerk. 

I am running because I believe the "nerve center" of our county government needs a leader who prioritizes maturity, transparency, and fiscal discipline. For too long, we’ve seen:

❌ Incumbents voting themselves 30% pay raises on your dime.

❌ An office staff that has tripled since 2022.

❌ Taxpayer money spent on luxury office renovations while your assessments skyrocket.

Enough is enough. As your next County Clerk, I won't be a rubber stamp for spending. I will be your watchdog. I am committed to a "Service-First" office that is accessible to the working public and respectful of every tax dollar.

Platte County is my home, and I’m honored to take this step toward restoring common sense to our courthouse.

How you can help today:

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Let’s bring accountability back to Platte County!

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Why I’m Running for Platte County Clerk

Happy Saturday, Platte County!

There is a lot of movement in our local races right now. We have exciting candidates stepping up to challenge incumbents who—lest we forget—voted themselves a 30% raise using your hard-earned tax dollars.

I am officially in the race for County Clerk, and I am gaining support daily. While my opponents may focus on issues outside the Clerk's office, my focus is exactly where it needs to be: Statutory duty and fiscal stewardship.

My Commitment to You:

• Fair Assessments: I will bring maturity and common sense to the Board of Equalization. I won't stand by while the State Tax Commission or local offices hike assessments like they did in 2025.
• Office Audit: I will conduct a full review of the Clerk’s office—staffing, fees, and hours—to ensure we are serving business owners and residents efficiently.
• Professionalism: It’s time to end the "courthouse vitriol." I will restore courteous, discreet, and professional communication between our elected offices.
• Taxpayer Advocacy: I will advocate to state legislators to improve laws for the benefit of Platte County property owners.

Let’s Talk Taxes: Many are talking about the Homestead Act and the KCMO E-Tax. I support limiting property tax increases and oppose the E-tax. However, as your Clerk, I won't just "pontificate" on things I can't control—I will focus on the actual duties of the office to save you money.

How You Can Help: Filing opens this Tuesday! To get our message out via signs, mailers, and billboards, I need your help.

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3. - Donate to the campaign with the links on this Facebook Page.

My Pledge:After all lawful campaign expenses, obligations, and any outstanding loans are satisfied and the committee is properly terminated in accordance with Missouri law, any remaining surplus funds will be donated to the Parkville Women’s Clinic and Hillcrest Ministries, two established Platte County nonprofit organizations. All financial activity will be fully reported as required by the Missouri Ethics Commission.

The Campaign is in full swing so Let’s Roll!

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A Winter test in 2024

  Hello Friends!  Just seeing if I can still upload blogs!  Been too many years.

For Immediate Release - 

Platte County, Missouri - March 25, 2014

“Walk-a-witz” to Start Walking Platte County

Perhaps the hardest part of his campaign to become presiding commissioner for Platte County, says Russ Wojtkiewicz, is fitting his name on to a yard sign. Once that is done, Russ looks forward to walking the county and helping residents pronounce his name--“Walk-a-witz”—well enough to find it on the ballot. 

On a more serious note, Russ has lived in Platte County for almost thirty years and owned a business here for more than twenty. As much as he has enjoyed the experience, Russ has become increasingly troubled by the county’s growing debt, unstable tax revenues, and a political culture that too often serves special interests at the expense of core functions. He is concerned too how the county will handle an unfunded, federally mandated, public safety communications system. 

At the heart of Wojtkiewicz’s campaign is the notion of “Respect”-- respect for the taxpayer, respect for the law, respect for the rights of states, respect for life, respect for property rights and respect for the integrity of Platte County citizens. 

This principle will guide Russ in his role as presiding commissioner as he works to eliminate unnecessary regulation, maximize tax revenues through growth, serve as a faithful steward of county resources, and streamline county government.

Russ is a longtime member of St. Therese Parish and the Knights of Columbus, a lifelong Republican, and a small business owner since 1990.  He has a son, Evan, in his junior year at Park Hill South.  Russ’ wife Beth was an elementary music teacher at St. Therese School until losing her battle with cancer in 2008.  

“I have learned many a useful lesson about love and life and work,” says Russ. “It is time to start sharing what I have learned.”

For more information,

Russ (Wojo) Wojtkiewicz

www.russforcommissioner.com

russforcommissioner@gmail.com

816-659-2206

Paid for by Russ for Commissioner, Pete Lobdell, Treasurer