The Jackson County executive seat is up for election, with six Democratic candidates vying for the position. The primary election will be held on August 4.
Candidates
Stacy Lake, an attorney specializing in civil litigation, is one of the candidates. She previously ran for county executive in 2022 and lost to Frank White Jr. in the primary. Lake wants to reform and modernize the Jackson County government, focusing on property taxes, auditing the county, and improving infrastructure.
Ryan Meyer, a political and marketing consultant, is also running. He believes that restoring trust in local government is essential and wants to focus on getting the basics right, such as public transportation and public safety.
Holmes Osborne, a chartered financial analyst, is another candidate. He currently serves on the Metropoltian council and wants to bring his financial expertise to the county executive role.
Key Issues
Property assessment reform is a key issue for all candidates. Lake wants to sever the county’s relationship with Tyler Technologies and bring assessment back in-house. Meyer believes that hiring more assessors and capping property assessment increases at 15% would help alleviate the issue.
Public transportation is another important issue. Lake wants to revamp the public transportation system, including adding more bus lines and improving accessibility. Meyer believes that increasing route frequency can help generate economic activity and new housing.
Original reporting: The Beacon (Kansas City) — read the source article.
