“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.