Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, the 26th, at the North Cass Resource Center (Belton Library)

We’ll begin promptly at 6:00 PM, and once we move through our brief business items and our candidates who have filed for upcoming elections, we’re excited to welcome Hartzell Gray.

Hartzell is one of three candidates currently vying to unseat Trump’s lackey, Mark Alford. Hartzell has a unique story and is looking forward to sharing his vision and plans for our district and listening to our concerns.

Over the years, Hartzell has amplified the lived experiences of his working-class neighbors, helped organize tenant unions, stood shoulder to shoulder with youth-led campaigns demanding justice, and fought to center the voices of those pushed to the margins.

Hartzell isn't running for Congress to play politics. He's running to fight for a just economy, affordable housing, universal healthcare, and a future where working people come first.

Whether you’re ready to run for office, volunteer on a campaign, or simply want to be part of a community of like-minded people, you are welcome here. 

If You’ve Ever Said “Someone Should Run”…

This is the moment.

Balanced government matters.
Oversight matters.
Transparency matters.
Responsible growth planning matters.

Cass County deserves leadership that will meet this moment.

Maybe that leader is you.

Cass County is the 10th largest county in Missouri — and we continue to grow. That growth isn’t slowing down. But our county government hasn’t kept pace.

Cass County hasn’t elected a Democrat since 2014. Currently, Democrats hold zero elected positions in county government. Zero.

That does not reflect the people who live here — and it shows.

With no political balance in county government, there is no meaningful oversight. No accountability. No transparency.

Meetings are held during the workday when most residents cannot attend.
Meetings are canceled with notices taped to courthouse doors.

It’s 2026. That’s unacceptable.

Public meetings should be accessible. Growth should be managed responsibly. County government should work for the people — not operate behind closed doors.

Cass County deserves leadership that:

• Plans for growth
• Values transparency
• Supports education and economic opportunity
• Welcomes public engagement
• Reflects the full community it serves

Now is the moment to step up.

Filing Information

Candidate filing opens:
February 24 at 8:00 a.m.

Filing closes:
March 31 at 5:00 p.m.

Location:
Cass County Courthouse
On the Square in Harrisonville

Offices on the Ballot (November Election)

In addition to Presiding County Commissioner, the following offices are up for election:

• Collector
• Recorder of Deeds
• Auditor
• Circuit Clerk
• County Clerk
• Prosecuting Attorney
• Associate Circuit Judge – Districts 5, 6, and 7

Most of these are managerial roles, as the offices are fully staffed and oversee professional teams.

Despite everything, we must continue to show up and speak out. The way we challenge Republicans at every level, county, state, and national, is by stepping up and running for office. We're under the thumb of Republican supermajorities at the county, state, and national levels, and saying that it's not going well is a real understatement!

Let’s celebrate the season—and each other!

(no meeting in Nov. or Dec.)

Join us on Friday, December 5th at 6:30 PM at the Ives Celebration Center (609 Minnie Ave, Belton, MO).

Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share; we’ll take care of the main meal. And if you’re feeling adventurous, get a white elephant gift for our gift exchange—last year’s was a blast!

We're also collecting items from the Hope Haven Wish List. Please feel free to help spread some holiday cheer! 

 Respect Missouri Voters

• Stop politicians from overturning voter decisions
• Protect our right to citizen initiatives
• End misleading ballot language

 People NOT Politicians

• Missouri Senate Republicans passed an illegal gerrymander
• 106K+ signatures
• Fair maps. Fair votes. 

Join us on Thursday, October 23rd!
Following a brief committee meeting, there will be important updates on our upcoming petition-signing event and opportunities for running for office.

Join us on Thursday, August 28th.

At 6:00pm, the Central Committee Meeting (CCDCC) meets. Don’t worry, this month’s meeting will be quick - we’ve got too many exciting things to share!

Topics to include:

Our brand-new organizing app (finally, politics meets “there’s an app for that”).

Updates on the Respect Missouri Voters initiative petition. This is where we begin to put a stop to the Republicans in Jeff City overturning our votes!

Candidate recruitment for April & November 2026, over 100 offices on the ballot! Where do YOU want to jump into the fight?

Coffee chats & Zoom sessions starting in September - covering everything from “So you wanna run for office?” to a fun crash course on who actually makes up "The Democrats"

Volunteer opportunities at Belton Fall Festival & Log Cabin Days

Big news on the 4th District picnic on Oct. 5th, we'll be announcing a special guest you won’t want to miss!

See you Thursday, August 28th, at the Belton Library. Democracy doesn’t defend itself - so let’s do it together!