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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