Hello Neighbor! 

Please vote Aug. 6. Your vote matters! Lots of accusation and claims flying around. If you’re confused, just ask us. We are here to help. — editor@jacomonews.org

VOTE NO on all new taxes.

Our local county, municipalities and school boards always have good-sounding reasons why they need another cent here and another cent there, but after while this become real money and we already pay way too much in taxes in Jackson County. Let them learn to be more frugal, stop their exorbitant spending, and make do with what they have. 

Vote NO on Constitutional Amendment #1 — Though it sounds like a good idea to exempt property taxes from individuals, corporations, organizations, and associations who provide childcare outside of the child’s home, it excludes in-home care, and may cause counties to raise property taxes to cover the loss of revenue. 

Vote YES on Constitutional Amendment #4 — It will require minimum funding for the local police force. This will prevent radical mayors from cutting their police force, thus endangering their citizens. It will require Kansas City to devote 25% of their budget to the police. KC now gives 20% and the Mayor wants to cut it more.

Independence  Residents — 

Vote NO on the 4 Questions. This is a ploy by the City Council to get more 

power for themselves without having to ask the voters. 

Vote NO on the 1 cent tax for police pay. Personally, I don’t like to be 

threatened. They have plenty of money and need to use it more wisely!

Primary Election, Aug. 6

There are some IMPORTANT contests this year. It is a bit confusing because so many are running in the primary. These are the candidates Jacomo News recommends.  They have been vetted for their conservative positions. Watch this short video on the importance of vetting. 

‍ (The editor prefers the first one named, but all these candidates listed for state office are conservatives and would be acceptable.)

State offices: Check out their links.

For Governor - vote for Jay Ashcroft or Bill Eigel or Chris Wright 

‍      Jay Ashcroft’s plan “The Red Plan for Missouri” 1. Phase out the state income tax. - 2. Repeal the 12.5¢ gas tax. - 3. Cut government spending with zero-based budgeting for every agency. 

For Lt. Governor - Dave Wasinger or Tim Baker

For Attorney General - Andrew Bailey (he has shown us he fights for us), or Will Scharf (former Trump lawyer and former Eric Greitens aide)

For Secretary of State - Shane Schoeller or Denny Hoskins 

For State Treasurer - Lori Rook or Vivek Malek

There are many others running. We don’t recommend you vote for them. 

See all Candidates who have filed to run at the Missouri Secretary of State office

Reply to this email if you have questions - editor@jacomonews.org

State Legislature Primaries in Jackson County:

State House District 33 (Blue Springs to Lone Jack, see map) has 2 Republican candidates: Carolyn Caton and Chris Sander. 

Sander is the incumbent. The County GOP tried to censure him last year because he wants to change the state constitution on marriage from “between a man and a woman” to “between 2 individuals.” He voted against keeping men out of women's sports. As you can see, he might be a conservative fiscally, but not socially. 

Carolyn Caton has been involved in local Jackson County politics for several years and is now the secretary for Jackson County Republican Committee. We’ve seen her stand up and fight for what’s right. 

State Senate District 11 (Independence to Buckner, see map) has 3 Republican candidates: 

• Joe Nicola has been getting very involved in local issues and helping people understand their property tax problems and also helping seniors apply for a property tax freeze. Seems like a man for the people! Lots of flyers have been mailed about Joe that are blatantly false!
• Aaron McMullen is currently in a State House seat. McMullen has not been vetted. He has only been in the House for 2 years and it’s uncertain why he already wants to move to the Senate. 
• David Martin ran in 2022 for a state house seat, but lost, and this year is running for this Senate seat.