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

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 ;)

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.