𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 | 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞

We wrapped up another heavy week on the campaign trail, systematically clearing out geofenced precincts in south Platte County, while our crew continues pushing deep into the high-volume neighborhoods of Riverside, Southeast, and Line Creek.

When you look at the sheer data of a ground game, you quickly learn that local government is where the rubber meets the road.

Walking doors brings out every perspective. This week, I had one voter tell me they hoped I’d lose simply because of the "R" next to my name and national politics. Right after, I spoke with a voter who was frustrated with national and state-level trends, but promised she would do her homework, read my posts, and research who I am.

That second conversation highlights exactly why I am running.

Local county government shouldn't be a proxy war for Washington, D.C., nor should it be a playground for internal courthouse drama. At the county level, "Republican" means a strict adherence to a specific bottom line: fiscal conservatism, absolute transparency, balanced budgets, and operational efficiency. The County Clerk doesn't manage international borders or national policy. The Clerk manages your records, guards your tax dollars, and ensures your county infrastructure runs without wasting a single dime of your hard-earned money.

This weekend, our team is taking that focus out into the community. Friday night, I am assisting with the technical setup for a local screening of the historical film 1776. Saturday morning, I’ll be talking with residents and vendors at the Parkville Farmers Market.

Then on Saturday afternoon, Team Wojo is heading over to the Worth Harley-Davidson event benefiting hungry children in the Northland.  My friend Jim Eaton, a great supporter of mine, will be there performing, so our team will be there in our shirts and caps from 1 to 4 PM, enjoying the live music of Outlaw Jim and the Whiskey Benders, mingling with the crowd, and handing out campaign cards.

True fiscal responsibility means making sure the community's resources are protected so that our families, our charities, and our local businesses can thrive.

If you see us out at the market or at the concert this weekend, come talk to us about how we can bring real business sense back to the courthouse.

#WojoForClerk #PlatteCounty #FiscalFriday #TaxpayerFirst #NorthlandStrong #RealSolutions

𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 | 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 the 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

This past week, our campaign team has been hitting the pavement hard in south Platte County, completing doors in my home subdivision and actively canvassing out in the Riverside and Parkville West Precincts.

When you spend hours walking neighborhoods and knocking on doors, you gain a specific kind of insight into what actually concerns folks–– insight you can never get sitting behind a desk in a courthouse. You quickly realize that public service isn't about lecturing people from a position of authority; it’s about having the humility to listen.

Every front porch offers a different conversation. I’m hearing from neighbors who are frustrated by bureaucratic hurdles, families who want clear transparency on how their tax dollars are allocated, and citizens who simply want local government to work efficiently and play by the rules.  Most of all, they want to end the drama and bring down taxes–– especially property taxes.

Out of all the doors we've knocked on, only one voter told me they didn't mind taxes, specifically mentioning libraries and parks. That same voter also flatly stated they would not be voting for me. Shocking, I know! But that's the beauty of a ground game—you listen to everyone, even the ones who disagree, because every data point matters when you are assessing the county's needs.

In engineering, you can't solve a structural problem without doing a site visit to look at the actual field conditions. The same is true for county government.

True operational integrity starts by stepping outside the courthouse walls and remembering exactly who the system belongs to: the taxpayers. You don't build trust by hiding public information behind website firewalls or focusing on political insider drama. You build trust by showing up, looking people in the eye, and doing the hard work to earn their vote.

Thank you to everyone in Riverside and across Platte County who has opened their doors, shared their concerns, and joined our team this week. We are reading every note, analyzing the data, and preparing to bring real business sense to the County Clerk’s office.

#WojoForClerk #PlatteCounty #WisdomWednesday #GroundGame #ListeningToVoters #BoringEfficiency

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨 | 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

I have always believed that a person is defined by their reputation and the integrity with which they live their lives. In public service, that integrity should be non-negotiable. True integrity means doing exactly what you say you are going to do, and understanding the framework required to get it done.

We are now exactly two months away from the August primary. In Platte County, the race for County Clerk is a three-candidate contest: the incumbent, a first-time challenger, and myself. Over the course of this summer, voters are going to see a stark contrast in how each candidate approaches the problems facing our county seat.

Politics is too often filled with empty rhetoric—candidates harping on problems or making sweeping promises that the law doesn't even allow them to deliver. Having run for office previously in 2014, I learned a vital lesson: honesty is the only path forward. It is easy to complain; it is much harder to offer an actual engineered solution.

Take the issue of county spending and compensation. In November 2025, six of our ten elected officials, including the incumbent Clerk, voted to give themselves significant salary increases.

While the other challenger in this race rightly complains about these excessive raises, complaining isn’t a strategy. To date, they have offered no structural plan of action to bring salaries into equitable ranges, nor any mechanism to prevent elected officials from voting on their own pay scales in the future.

Identifying a leak in the pipe is only the first step. You have to know how to fix the plumbing.

My commitment to you has always been grounded in the reality of Missouri law. I will work within the constructs of the Missouri statutes to act as a defensive wall against rising property taxes and to be a disciplined steward of your tax dollars. That means maintaining a lean, necessary staff, seeking maximum value in county contracts, and ending reckless spending.

There is significant work to be done to bring modern, working technology and true operational efficiency to the Clerk’s office and county government as a whole. The goal is simple: reduce administrative timelines, cut operational costs, and look for every opportunity to provide taxpayers with relief.

Changing an entrenched system takes hard work, perseverance, and the willingness to stand firm when resistance is fierce. I cannot promise that the road will be easy, or that every bureaucratic obstacle will vanish overnight. But I can promise you this: I will always tell you the truth, I will run an office of total transparency, and I will never insult your intelligence with empty promises.

If you agree that it is time to change the culture in our courthouse and elect a non-politician who will bring real business sense to county government, I invite you to join our team. Please consider placing a sign in your yard, sharing our message with your neighbors, or donating campaign funds so we can continue to spread this vision throughout every corner of Platte County.  Leave a comment below and I will get back to you.

Have a wonderful and productive week ahead!

#WojoForClerk #PlatteCounty #MondayMemo #OperationalIntegrity #TaxpayerFirst #RealSolutions

To contact me please email the campaign at wojtkiewiczforplattecoclerk@gmail.com or send me a text or call me at 816-343-4439.
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𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 | 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 & 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬

As an engineer, I look at government through the lens of efficiency and access. If the public cannot access the system because information is hidden behind an artificial barrier, then likely the system is broken.

Lately, concerned citizens have reached out to me regarding a disturbing trend: Platte County public information and official commission data are being actively obscured behind county website firewalls.  These citizens have been contacting the Commissioners and County Clerk.  The Commissioners are not obligated to act but are being informed.  The County Clerk appears to not be sharing public information freely or allowing access to it on the County website.

Let's look at the fiscal reality of this system failure:

1. Taxpayer Funded: The county website and IT infrastructure are paid for entirely by your tax dollars. You bought the system.
2. The Compliance Cost: When elected offices use tech permissions to hide public information or make public agendas harder to access, they aren’t just failing at transparency—they are actively risking costly Sunshine Law and Missouri Statute violations that you, the taxpayer, have to foot the bill for.

A citizen should never have to submit an expensive open-records request just to see records declared public information.

We don't need digital gatekeeping or weaponized departments in the courthouse. We need an administrative hub that treats public records as public property. On Day One, we will audit our digital systems to ensure the taxpayer has unhindered, seamless access to the information they already paid for.

#WojoForClerk #FiscalFriday #PlatteCounty #TaxpayerFirst #OpenData

 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

I just returned from my 16th consecutive year at the Indianapolis 500, witnessing the closest finish in 110 years of racing history—decided by a mere 0.0233 seconds after 70 lead changes. The patriotism exhibited pre-race and by the crowd of 400,000 is simply amazing and very moving.  During the presentation of colors, twenty-one gun salute and playing of TAPS, you can literally hear a pin drop as that huge crowd goes absolutely quiet in reverence and respect for all who gave their lives for this great nation and what the weekend of Memorial Day is really all about.  I admit I shed tears every year at that moment.  If feels like a nation comes together.

When a race is that tight, you realize something fundamental: The rules, the boundaries, and the data are the only things keeping the system from descending into pure chaos. Drivers cannot ignore a race car’s mechanical limits.  Teams cannot violate the technical specifications of the rulebook without facing instant disqualification.

The same applies to our local governance and political organizations right here in Platte County.

Bylaws aren’t suggestions. Statutory rules are not mere guidelines. When leaders and organizations decide the rules don't apply to them—or when they use their positions to tilt the playing field and promote favoritism—the institution breaks down. Trust disappears.  We are seeing this play out this week with local political organizations.

A reliable system requires leaders who respect the framework they were elected to uphold. Whether it's the track at Indy, a local political club, or the County Clerk’s office, operational integrity means playing strictly by the book. No exceptions. No shortcuts.

#WojoForClerk #PlatteCounty #WisdomWednesday #ByTheBook #OperationalIntegrity

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨 | 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲

Platte County taxpayers don’t just deserve an administration that shows up; they deserve a system that works openly, reliably, and without internal friction.

Over the last few days, our small, disciplined team walked hundreds of doors this past week.  I am sure most campaigns are now. When we talk to voters on their porches, the message we hear back is loud and clear: people are tired of courthouse chaos, petty gatekeeping, and officials who treat public service like a personal game and rising, out of control taxation.

Here is the structural truth: A government building should operate with the precision of a well-designed blueprint. When public access to information becomes a battlefield, or when transparency is treated as an afterthought, the foundational trust between the county and the citizens collapses.

The County Clerk’s office isn't a platform for personal drama or backroom shifts. It is the administrative hub of our county. It requires an engineer’s eye to ensure that every document and every public record is fully accessible, strictly legal, and completely protected from internal politics.  A citizen should not have to submit sunshine requests for public information.

We are running a campaign built on measurable results, not rhetoric. We are knocking doors, reviewing statutes, and preparing to bring a reliable, efficient—and yes, beautifully boring—standard of absolute excellence back to our local government.  I want to improve tech systems, make it easier for the citizen and the taxpayer.

Thank you to the incredible volunteers and conservative leaders who are driving this momentum forward. The blueprint is set, and the horsepower is real.

#WojoForClerk #PlatteCounty #TransparencyInGovernment #BoringEfficiency

Monday Memo | Back to the Mission

I apologize for the delay in my "1776" series this weekend, I hope you read this morning’s post.  As many of you know, last Monday was a pivotal day at the Courthouse. But as we start this new week, the mission hasn't changed.

While the news is still buzzing about candidate withdrawals and County Republicans censoring candidates declaring Independent campaigns, our campaign is moving forward with clarity. I am officially on the ballot, I am vetted, and I am the only candidate in this race with the engineering background required to audit and stabilize our county’s complex administrative systems.

This week, we are moving from the Courthouse to the community.

• Our team is gearing up for a season of door-knocking and meeting you, the voters
• I will continue the deep dive into the Missouri Statutes to ensure the Clerk’s office works for the people, not the other way around.

Platte County doesn't need more "shenanigans." It needs a standard of excellence.

Help us reach 100 followers! If you want precision at the Courthouse, please share this post and invite a neighbor to follow our progress.

#MondayMemo #PlatteCounty #WojoForClerk #TheWojtkiewiczStandard #VettedCandidate #Stability #Election2026 #PlatteCountyCourthouse #PlatteCity

We need your help! Join our team and donate to our campaign to bring commons sense governing back to the Platte County Courthouse!

Events in 1776 - 250 Years Ago

Two-Hundred and Fifty Years ago our country was being birthed.  My good friend and fellow conservative Rachel Kautz put together a calendar of events that happened in 1776.

May 10, 1776 - Congress passed a resolution for the Colonies to form new governments

56 brave souls signed the Declaration of Independence, putting their lives on the line.  Several did lose their lives.  They lost property.  Their families were harassed and threatened and arrested by the British.  But all these men and their families knew the worth of their courage and if successful, what it would mean to the colonists and to the world at large.  Ponder our history and the sacrifices made by our founders which include all who backed and fought for our Independence.  When you light those fireworks, listen to the great music, enjoy the festivals throughout this year, remember what it took so we could live FREE.

Thus I ask, would you do the same today to save the United States?  To protect your neighbors?  To give your descendants a free and secure society, full of opportunity?  I fear many would not just as many backed the British in 1776.  Our country is being ripped apart from the inside.  If we do not stand up and resist those who promote socialism and the evil of anti-semitism, they will succeed in making society fully dependent on the government and prohibit private ownership of property and wealth.  But those who promote such division themselves enjoy and desire all they want to destroy - they want to be the owners and overlords and amass all the wealth.

Beware and be vigilant.  𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑖𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑦 𝑚𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑏𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑦𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠. - Thomas Jefferson, 1787.

Fiscal Friday: The Cost of Chaos vs. The Value of Precision

Stability is a Taxpayer Asset

Platte County has seen a whirlwind of administrative changes this week. Four candidates for county-wide office have withdrawn and changing party affiliations, and just days ago, I was successfully defending my own place on the ballot against an eleventh-hour disqualification attempt.

Here is the Fiscal Truth: Chaos is expensive.

When county offices are bogged down in "traps," statutory confusion, and last-minute legal maneuvers, it’s the taxpayers who pick up the tab. Administrative errors lead to:

• Legal Fees: Defending or prosecuting disqualification attempts.
• Operational Waste: Re-printing, re-filing, and re-certifying documents.
• Economic Uncertainty: Business and residents thrive on stability, not a courthouse in flux.

The Wojtkiewicz Standard is built on the belief that the County Clerk’s office should be the "Quiet Engine" of the courthouse. It shouldn't be a source of drama; it should be a source of data.

As a professional engineer, I’ve spent my career ensuring that systems work the first time, every time. By standing my ground this week and relying on Missouri Statutes to prove my compliance, I didn't just save my candidacy—I stood up for a system that works correctly without costing the taxpayers extra for "do-overs."

Precision isn't just a technical preference; it’s a fiscal necessity.

Let's get back to the business of efficient government.

#FiscalFriday #PlatteCounty #WojoForClerk #TaxpayerValue #AdministrativePrecision #TheWojtkiewiczStandard #StabilitySavesMoney

Now that the facts have been established and my place on the ballot is secure, my team and I are heading to your doorstep to hear what you want from your county government. No more courthouse drama—just a commitment to the work.  Do you, the voter, believe change is needed within the Platte County Courthouse?  Leave your comments letting me know what you think!

 Wisdom Wednesday | The Strength of the Facts

This week, several questions were raised regarding candidate filings in Platte County. It was a moment that required a deep breath, a sharp eye, and a commitment to the truth of the law.

Leadership isn't about being the loudest person in the room; it’s about being the most prepared.

When my own filing was questioned, I didn't respond with rhetoric. I responded with research. I spent hours in the Missouri Statutes, bringing forward the facts and evidence necessary to ensure the integrity of our ballot. I am grateful to our two District Commissioners, who took the time to look deeper, ask the hard questions, and ultimately conclude that protecting the rights of candidates—and the choices of voters—was the only correct path forward.

While the Presiding Commissioner held a different view, the process worked because we relied on data over drama.  I contacted the Commissioners on Tuesday (yesterday May 5th - Happy Cinco de Mayo!), to thank them for allowing me to speak as long as I needed, state my case and address all of you who attended such an important County Government meeting.  I also contacted the Board of Elections asking several election questions and trying to get to the bottom of the confusing instructions.  It shocks me that the Board of Elections is claiming it was all their fault for changing the filing requirement instructions.  And yes, I remain skeptical and at some point in time the truth will be revealed.  But that issue will not distract me from my campaign to convince the voters of Platte County that I am the most capable candidate in the race for County Clerk.

I am humbled to still be in this race, and I am more committed than ever to bringing that same "Engineer’s Mindset" to the Clerk’s office. If we can apply this level of scrutiny and statutory research to a filing discrepancy, imagine what we can do for our county’s tax levies and public records.

I want to give an example of how I think and work.  I shouldn’t tell this on myself, but when I had 2,000 post cards made for handouts, I made a glaring spelling error in large type across the top of the back of the card.  Well, first thoughts were I would have to eat that cost and order more cards or new door hangers.  But the simple $30 solution was sheets of thin blank Avery labels printed through my laser printer and simply stuck over the errant line.  $30 versus $200.  I am that frugal with your campaign donation funds and will be even more with your tax dollars!

I am standing my ground for you, because Platte County deserves a Clerk who knows the rules, follows the facts, and never stops working for the best interest of the taxpayers.  I stood my ground because I felt the voters of Platte County would be the losers if 6 candidates were disqualified due to the circumstances.  I promise to equally fight for you in the matters that may come before me as Platte County Clerk.

The work continues.  Please join me in our campaign!

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#WisdomWednesday #PlatteCounty #WojoForClerk #Integrity #MissouriStatutes #TheWojtkiewiczStandard #LeadWithFacts

“𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑣𝑖𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑜𝑐𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑠.”

― Albert Einstein

I will have more of a post on Wednesday as we move forward with the campaign, but just wanted everyone to know that we survived being disqualified as the County Commission voted 2-1 against disqualification for all 7 candidates who were on the agenda for disqualification.  District 1 Commissioner Berberich and District 2 Commissioner Vanover voted against disqualifying the candidates.

The voters of Platte County are the real winners!  But there is much political aligning and maneuvering going on.  Four candidates withdrew from their campaigns before the Monday morning Commission meeting - Kevin Robinson Auditor (re-election); Holly Cayer Collector Candidate; Chris Kendall Treasurer (interim to finish term); Dale Brouk Presiding Commissioner Candidate.

It is said that 3 of these candidates are or have changed from their declared Republican Party affiliation to declaring as Independents and will gather petition signatures and run as independents in the General Election in November.  We will see who actually refiles or runs by July 27th.

What a crazy election season folks.  This has been very stressful for all of us involved and accused of not filing properly with the Platte County Clerk.  I can assure you I will everything in my power if elected your County Clerk to avoid any more confusion or disqualification actions except if and when it actually happens and can be factually documented.  I will be helpful for any candidate, no matter party affiliation, to make sure they comply with the rules.  I will also offer my assistance in updating or changing the rules to clarify and make it easier to participate in local government.

The campaign will kick back in within a few days once we have recharged our souls, take stock where we are and move forward spreading our message of stability, accuracy and collegial respect between all county offices.