The Monday Memo: Why "Experience" Shouldn't Cost You 30% More

Happy Monday, Platte County!  Glad we are NOT getting the icy weather that had been predicted!

As we head into March, I want to address a word you’re going to hear a lot this election cycle: Experience. In business, experience is measured by results—better service, lower costs, and increased efficiency. But at the Courthouse lately, "experience" seems to be the justification for the opposite:

• 30% Pay Raises: Approved for incumbents while the rest of the county staff saw a fraction of that.
• Tripled Staffing: Since 2022, the Clerk’s office has grown significantly, yet taxpayers are still facing the most "challenging" administrative hurdles in our history.
• Reactive Leadership: Waiting for the State Tax Commission to mandate hikes instead of proactively protecting our local assessment values.

The way I see it: Experience is only valuable if it’s working for you. My 30 years of business experience has taught me that you don't solve challenges by expanding the payroll and raising your own salary. You solve them with discipline, technology, and a respect for the budget.

This week, I’ll be diving deeper into how we can return the Clerk's office to a "Service First" model that respects your wallet.

Let's make it a great week, Platte County!

https://secure.winred.com/wojtkiewicz-for-platte-county-clerk/donate-now

#MondayMemo #PlatteCounty #FiscalWatchdog #CommonSense #CountyClerk2026 #PlatteCity #ParkvilleMO