Platte County Shares Money Probz

A quick peek at economic reality for most voters as even "the nice side of the bridge" in the Northland share concerns about cash moving forward . . . Sent by one of our favorite readers, here's a peek at a bit of worthwhile campaigning that provides political context . . .  

The Clerk’s Office Budget: Has increased over 44% in just four years, skyrocketing from $260,000 in 2022 to $373,000 in 2026.

Additionally, office renovations totaled $250,000, alongside new furniture expenditures in the neighborhood of $50,000. This is your hard-earned tax dollars at work.

The Salary Spikes: A block of six out of ten elected officials quietly voted to hand themselves a 30% pay raise. Once re-elected, that translates to an annual raise of $28,000 per year—right after enjoying an 8% pay raise just four years ago. In less than a ten-year tenure, these elected salaries have ballooned from about $68,000 to $100,000 by 2027.Are you seeing a 44% increase in competency or service at the courthouse? 

Are you finding it 30% easier to navigate county bureaucracy?

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

Platte County Candidate: A Conversation About Affordability, Common Sense, and the Courthouse

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