Kansas City Low-Rent Election Roundup

Locally, there wasn't much excitement about this election but it's still worth checking a few of the more noteworthy returns . . . 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com news link . . .

More cash for 1st responders . . . 

Mayor: Independence residents approve of ballot questions for police, fire departments

INDEPENDENCE, MO (KCTV) -- Independence Mayor Eileen Weir released the following statement after citizens approved of Ballot Questions 1 and 2, which meant to support the city's fire and police departments. "Tonight, our citizens have once again shown their tremendous support for our Independence first responders.

New Sheriff In Town . . . 

After 12 years, Wyandotte County elects Daniel Soptic as new sheriff

by: Brian Dulle Posted: / Updated: KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Wyandotte County voters have elected a new sheriff for the first time since 2009. Unofficial results Tuesday night show Daniel Soptic, a lieutenant colonel in the sheriff's office, leads Celisha Towers, a former sheriff's deputy, with 9,229 votes.

Small time politicos step up . . .

Voters elect 3 new members to the Blue Valley School Board

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Tuesday, voters elected three new members to the Blue Valley School Board in a race that has gained national attention in recent weeks. Voters elected Kaety Bowers as member 4 of the board to represent the northeast. Bowers won the seat after receiving 52.17% of the votes.

Switching out volunteers . . . 

Shawnee Mission decides 3 school board races

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Shawnee Mission voters decided three school board races Tuesday. Heather Ousley defeated Brian Neilson with 59.26% of the vote in the race covering the "at large" Shawnee Mission area. Ousley was the incumbent in the race and has served as the board president.

Overland Park Down Ballot . . .

Johnson County election results: Overland Park City Council

by: Sydnie Holzfaster Posted: / Updated: OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Half of the seats on the Overland Park City Council were up for grabs in Tuesday's general election. Based on unofficial results from the Johnson County Election Office, the 12-member council will welcome four new members and two returning members in 2022.

On the bright side . . .

In Kansas there was RECORD TURNOUT for voters eager to participate on local democracy now that pandemic numbers have declined.

Developing . . .

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