Kansas City Star Against Jackson County Exec Frank White Recall

Posted merely as a history lesson . . .

A long time ago these endorsements used to mean something . . . Now, they mostly serve as a contrary indicator.

Here's the dead-tree reasoning or lack thereof . . .  

"This may come as a surprise to some voters. We have been highly critical of White’s actions as county executive. Indeed, in the 2022 general election, we endorsed his Republican opponent. We said then, and still believe, that the county executive’s job is essential across a range of issues. And, as we predicted in 2022, White has repeatedly fallen far short of voters’ expectations. In fact, it’s hard to think of any significant way White has made the county a better place to live during his time in office. But recall is a bigger issue than just one person’s political decisions. Recalling a duly-elected public official should be reserved for the most egregious behavior: proven illegality, gross negligence, malfeasance in office. In politics, recall (and its cousin, impeachment) are the ultimate punishments . . ."

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The Star's recommendation on Jackson County Executive Frank White recall | Opinion

Based on performance and the future, here's how The Kansas City Star Editorial Board suggests you should vote on Jackson County Executive Frank White's recall.