Platte County Sheriff Stays Winning EPIC Budget Mistake

We'll tread lightly because we have to drive out that way sometimes . . . 

Our subtle TKC takeaway . . . 

People often talk trash about urban politicos and their many disputable ideas but often don't look to the suburbs where there is no escape from drama, controversy and frustrations with how taxpayer funds are allocated with and without consent. 

On the bright side, there remains an abundance of cheap pizza options in the Northland. 

Here's what might be one of many examples . . .  

"County Auditor Kevin Robinson acknowledged that his office accidentally increased the line item from $35,000 to $350,000 during the final stages of the budget process.

"Robinson later met with Platte County Sheriff Erik Holland and asked him to sign paperwork correcting the error, but Holland declined.

"Speaking at the April 6 meeting, Holland said he intends to keep the funds, arguing there is no legal basis to reverse the mistake."

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