Run for Something - Cass County

Requirements for ALL County Offices 

  • Is not delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, real property taxes on the place of residence as stated in the declaration of candidacy.
  • Is not a past or present corporate officer of any fee office that owes any taxes to the state.
  • Has not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony or misdemeanor under the federal laws of the United States of America.
  • Has not been convicted of or found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the laws of Missouri or other state.

County Provided Benefits (from 2022)

  • Lagers Retirement Pension- vesting at 5 years
  • CERF Retirement Pension- officeholder or employee must pay 4% of earnings into this, vesting at 8 years
  • County pays $425 per month toward employee/officeholder health insurance premium. Premiums differ depending on the health plan one choses.
  • County pays $100 per month toward a Health Savings Account for those employees/officeholders that choose our High Deductible Health Plan. 
  • County pays for life insurance policy that covers $50,000 for the employee/officeholder, $5,000 for spouse, and $2,500 dependent children.
  • County pays for employee/officeholder $50,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy.
  • County pays for "Teledoc" mobile phone app for all employees/officeholders.
  • County pays up to $150 of unreimbursed dental/vision expenses for all employees/officeholders.
The following options are available at the employee's/officeholder's own expense:
  • CERF Retirement Savings plan through Empower Retirement
  • Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurances through Aflac
  • Legal Insurance
  • Harrisonville Community Center Membership

Filing begins on Feb. 27th and the filing deadline is March 26, 2024. The general election will be held on November 5, 2024. A primary is scheduled for August 6, 2024. 


CO Commissioner Dist. 1 (South)

(Cass Precincts 1-25, 27, 28, 20, 37)
Incumbent – Monty Kisner (Retiring)

CO Commissioner Dist. 2 (North)

(Cass Precincts 25, 26, 29-36, 38-47)
Incumbent – Ryan Johnson

Term - 4 years

Salary - $64,207.92 (in 2022) 

Commissioner Qualifications

  • Resident of the county
  • Resident of district
  • Registered voter
  • Is not delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, real property taxes on the place of residence as stated in the declaration of candidacy.
  • Is not a past or present corporate officer of any fee office that owes any taxes to the state.
  • Has not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony or misdemeanor under the federal laws of the United States of America.
  • Has not been convicted of or found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the laws of Missouri or other state.

Responsibilities

The Cass County Commission is the executive body of Cass County operating under guidelines established in the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri. Within that authority the Commission:

  • Adopts the annual budget
  • Conducts hearings on planning and zoning matters
  • Enacts ordinances, resolutions and policies
  • Provides for construction and other services
  • Supervises the activities of county departments

Oversight

The Cass County Commission directly oversees and/or works with the following departments:

  • Building Codes, Zoning and Environmental Health
  • County Maintenance
  • Health Department
  • Human Resources
  • IT Department
  • Road and Bridge Department
  • University Extension

The Commission also works closely with:

  • CASCO Sheltered Workshop
  • Cass County Library System
  • Cass County Regional Medical Center

Sheriff 

Incumbent – Jeff Weber

Qualifications:

  • Resident of county for more than 1 year before filing
  • Resident taxpayer and elector of county
  • No felony convictions
  • Capable of efficient law enforcement
  • Has a valid peace officer license
  • Registered voter

Assessor Salary

Incumbent – Roger Raffety

Qualifications:

  • Resident of county

Treasurer

Incumbent – Steve Cheslik

Qualifications:

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Resident of the state and county 1 year before election
  • Current in payment of personal and real estate taxes
  • Meets the statutory bond requirements for the office
  • Registered vote

Public Administrator

Incumbent – Randy Jones

Qualifications:

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Resident of the state of Missouri and the county 1 year prior to general election
  • Current in the payment of all personal and business taxes
  • Registered voter

Run for Something in 2024 - Missouri Senate & House

Missouri State Senate

District 31

(Cass Precincts All)

Term – 4 years

Salary – $37,711/yr. $121.00/day per diem while in session

The regular session of the Missouri Senate runs from January – May.  The filing period is February 27th - March 26th, 2024.  The general election will be held on November 5, 2024. A primary is scheduled for August 6, 2024.

Rick Brattin – incumbent

Qualifications:

  • At least 30 years of age
  • Qualified Missouri voter for three years before election
  • Resident of the district which he is chosen to represent for 1 year before election
  • Is not delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, real property taxes on the place of residence as stated in the declaration of candidacy
  • Is not a past or present corporate officer of any fee office that owes any taxes to the state.
  • Has not been found guilty of or pleaded guilty to a felony or misdemeanor under the federal laws of the United States of America.
  • Has not been convicted of or found guilty of or pleaded guilty to a felony under the laws of Missouri.

Missouri State House

State Rep. Dist. 55 (Cass Precincts 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35)

                Incumbent – Mike Haffner elected in 2018

State Rep. Dist. 56 (Cass Precincts 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47)

                Incumbent – Michael Davis elected in 2020

State Rep. Dist. 62 (Cass Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 32, 33, 36, 37, 46, 47)

                Incumbent – Shari Gallick elected in 2022

(Precincts overlap districts)

Qualifications

  • At least 24 years of age
  • Qualified Missouri voter for two years before the election
  • Resident of the district which he is chosen to represent for 1 year before the election
  • Is not delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, or real property taxes on the place of residence as stated in the declaration of candidacy
  • Is not a past or present corporate officer of any fee office that owes any taxes to the state.
  • Has not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony or misdemeanor under the federal laws of the United States of America.
  • Has not been convicted of or found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the laws of Missouri or another state.

Salary – $37,711/yr. $125.60/day per diem while in session