Run for Something - Municipal Office
Want to be a changemaker in Cass County? Here's a great way to get involved in your local municipal government.
The following positions will be on the April 7th, 2020 ballot.
Need more information? Either let us know or contact your local election authority at 816-380-8102.
Harrisonville Alderman (4 Positions)
Cass Med Ctr Board
Community College (2 Positions)
Community College
Fire District - Central Cass
Fire District - Dolan West Dolan
Fire District - Dolan West Dolan
Fire District - East Lynne/Gunn City
Fire District - Garden City
Fire District - Western Cass
Archie School Board (3 Positions)
Belton School Board (3 Positions)
Drexel School Board (3 Positions)
East Lynne School Board (3 Positions)
Harrisonville School Board (3 Positions)
Holden School Board (3 Positions)
Kingsville School Board (3 Positions)
Midway School Board (3 Positions)
Pleasant Hill School Board (3 Positions)
Ray-Pec School Board (3 Positions)
Sherwood School Board (3 Positions)
Strasburg School Board (3 Positions)
Sewers - Mullendike
Water District #1
Water District #11 – 2 Positions
Water District #12 – 2 Positions
Water District #2 – 2 Positions
Water District #4 – 2 Positions
Water District #5
Water District #6 - Raymore
Water District #7 – 2 Positions
Water District #9 – 2 Positions
Board of Equalization
2019 Holiday Party
However you celebrate the season, we can't wait to see you at our 2019 Holiday Party! Bring a veggie or dessert, we're providing the turkey and ham, there will also be a cash bar. You can let us know what you'll be bringing at this link: Holiday Party Sign-Up Sheet
We'll have a box for a cash donation the proceeds of which will be given to a local charity.
Dress is casual. Ugly sweaters are perfectly acceptable ;)
Run for Something - Cass County Assessor
Cass County Assessor
Incumbent – Roger Raffety
Term – 4 years
Salary – $64,207.92
Filing begins on Feb. 25th and the filing deadline is March 31, 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020.
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Run for Something - Cass County Treasurer
Cass County Treasurer
Incumbent – Steve Cheslik
Term – 4 years
Salary – $64,207.92
Filing begins on Feb. 25th and the filing deadline is March 31, 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020.
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Run for Something - Missouri State Senate
Missouri State Senate
District 31
(Cass Precincts All)
Incumbent – None
Term – 4 years
Salary – $35,915/yr. $115.20/day per diem while in session
The regular session of the Missouri Senate runs from January – May. The filing deadline is March 31, 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020.
Read moreRun for Something - Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri State House District Representative
(Yes, this is what gerrymandering looks like!)
District 33
(Cass Precincts 11, 12, 15, 17-22, portions of 10, 13, 14, 16, 23, 24, 28)
Incumbent – Open
District 37
(Cass Precincts 31, portions of 29, 30, 34)
Incumbent – Open
District 55
(Cass Precincts 26, 32, 33, 35, portions of 2, 3, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23-25, 28-30, 34, 37, 47)
Incumbent – Mike Hafner
District 56
(Cass Precincts 7, 8, 9, 27, 36, 38-46, portions of 4-6, 25, 37, 47)
Incumbent – Open
District 57
(Cass Precincts 1, portions of 2-6, 15, 29,30, 34)
Incumbent – Roger Reedy
Term – 2 years
Salary – $35,915/yr. $115.20/day per diem while in session
The regular session of the Missouri House runs from January – May. The filing deadline is March 31, 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020.
Read moreRun for Something - Public Administrator
Public Administrator
Incumbent – Melody Folsom
Term – 4 years
Salary – $64,207.92
Filing begins on Feb. 25th and the filing deadline is March 31, 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020.
Read moreOctober Cass Dems Meeting
Thinking about running, already made that decision to run? This is the meeting you don't want to miss!
Our special guest this month is our expert about running races in Missouri.
Lauren has been a Democratic campaign and non-profit strategist for the past decade. She began her political career in 2009 running red to blue state legislative races in Missouri. She's held positions in Missouri, DC, and Tennessee for candidate campaigns at all levels, issue and advocacy organizations, and technology organizations. Lauren has worked in all facets of politics and campaigns - management, field, political, advocacy, data, technology, and fundraising and has specialized in data, digital, and technology over the past four years. Prior to starting as Executive Director of the Missouri Democratic Party, she most recently served as Data Director for Governor Phil Bredesen's competitive US Senate race in Tennessee.
Run for Something - Cass County Commissioner
CO Commissioner Dist. 1 (South)
(Cass Precincts 1-25, 27, 28, 20, 37)
Incumbent – Monty Kisner
CO Commissioner Dist. 2 (North)
(Cass Precincts 25, 26, 29-36, 38-47)
Incumbent – Jimmy Odom
Term - 4 years
Salary - $64,207.92
Filing begins on Feb. 25th and the filing deadline is March 31, 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020.
Read moreSeptember Cass Dems Meeting
Brainstorming and strategy session to implement our 2020 campaign plan. Bring your ideas!
Also, bring SHOES! Please comb through your closets and bring all your new or gently worn shoes to the meeting. What is gently worn? Anything that doesn't have holes where it shouldn't have. Bring your boxes and bags..you can only wear one pair at a time anyway!
See you Thursday night, the 26th!
Crossroads UMC is collecting shoes; funds received from the shoes will go to fund their Back Snack program for Gladden Elementary in Belton. The shoes will go to micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries so they can have the income to feed and school their families.