padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px; Watch City Council Meetings Live and On Demand Kaiser: In the last year our nation has seen an unprecedented spike in crime which our city is not immune from. It is imperative that we keep our business district safe. Candidates for Independence City Council answer questions By Patricia A. Scheyer October 20, 2022 Patricia A. Scheyer A sign welcoming people to the City of Independence. border-radius: 6px; } Be an informed voter.View the elections you will be voting in with this sample ballot lookup tool. Weir cited a desire not to engage in negative campaigning as her reason for dropping out of the race, according to the Independence Examiner. KANSAS CITY, Mo. DiGeronimo: Although there are more important property-related items such as storm water and safety issues, properties that dont conform to appearance standards should be resolved on a case-by-case basis as each property is in a unique circumstance. Continue providing solutions to storm water and climate change related property damage, like the tree initiative I sponsored to double our tree canopy. Greg Abbott to be eligible to run. Weir conceded the mayoral race to Rowland. The Carters: What you know may be wrong (or not quite right), Legal fight over student debt a prelude to political battle, G20 talks end in India without consensus on Ukraine war. Rory Rowland and Independence Mayor Eileen Weir will move onto the general election in April. var index = $(this).index() Vintage Kansas City Stories. I am committed to advancing our citys economic growth and hopefully development of the downtown area as well as the northwest quadrant of the Rockside Road commercial area. We continue to look for the newest technology to help our safety forces do their job. Through the advice of the safety committee, we have installed cameras at all major intersections and added extra patrol cars. Rowland has represented HD 29, which includes Jackson County, in the legislature since he won a special election in 2015. Throughout her career, Kaitlyn has covered political campaigns across the U.S., including the 2016 presidential election, and humanitarian aid efforts in Africa and the Middle East. display: block; The official ballot will be substantially in the following form: SAMPLE BALLOT CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022 FOR MAYOR (Vote for One) EILEEN N. WEIR RORY R. ROWLAND WRITE-IN FOR COUNCILMEMBER - AT- LARGE (Vote for . } We have a number of officers that need to be promoted and new patrol officers need to be hired to bring the city up to full strength. Despite the fact that Weir, who finished second behind Rowland in a February mayoral primary, dropped out shortly after the primary, she still received nearly 1,500 votes and nearl 14.5% of the vote. 64108, Suite 2800 Jackson County - Jackson County Election Board, 110 N. Liberty, Independence, MO. There is a process. } Withdrawal deadline for the August 2, 2022 Primary Election is Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 5 p.m. (11th Tuesday prior to the primary election per 115.359.1 RSMo.) It's best to stop the negativity and move forward and bring stability and positivity back to Independence, Weir told the newspaper. In a hotly contested race for city council, Independence voters ousted current council member Mike Huff. Mayoral candidates promote their strengths By Allie Feinberg and Brooke Muckerman Mar 15, 2022 1 of 7 From left, Columbia mayoral candidates Barbara Buffaloe, Tanya Heath, Randy Minchew. In or out? $(".toggle-section").hide(); I work fulltime for Jackson County in the Information Technology Department. to help those residents that have trouble maintaining there propertys, weather we deliver a dumpster or help some way with yard maintenance. Vote totals for each precinct for each contest for each candidate. We have never seen this, Three Kansas City police officers shot and injured while executing search warrant, Bullying of referees leads to entire student section being thrown out of Iowa game, Andy Reid says teams equipment manager had Chiefs ready for slippery Super Bowl field, Burger King brings back fan-favorite sandwich but not for long. A community which balances the economic prosperity of Rockside Road and the safety and wellbeing of our residence. They include current council members Karen DeLuccie and Mike Huff along with Marcie. and the chief elected official, typically the mayor, of qualifying municipalities; (2) candidates at election, including primaries, for any of the above; (3) all federal judges and all state appellate judges; (4) certain federal . City council members make $10,000 a year and the vice mayor makes $11,500 a year. But when they graduate, they need to have a good paying job waiting for them in Independence. The Missouri House has given first-round approval to legislation that would take away local control of the St. Louis Police Department and put it under a state-appointed board of police commissioners. File photo. The One Independence Plan is a marvelous opportunity to share the citys abundant financial resources with the Independence Local Schools. I also would like to create scholarships for residents for trade school and college along with internship programs to keep young people in town for employment. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Weir has made sweetheart deals with big-money donors that have left most of our citizens behind to benefit only a few. } else { DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR CITY ELECTION JANUARY 12. Jesse Taylor, a former Tarrant County Republican precinct chair, filed to run in District 11 on Feb. 17. These cameras instantly notify the police when a stolen car or a wanted felon enters the city. At times, there are 12 patrols, covering 78 square miles, stretching from the Sports Complex to Buckner, Missouri. Their answers were limited to 225 words. After a conservative political newcomer came just 106 votes shy of her vote count, Weir conceded the mayoral race to Rowland. Rowland will replace Eileen Weir, who had been the city's mayor for the last eight years. Rowland is now set to become the next mayor of Independence. He also has worked at newspapers in Kansas and Tennessee. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. January 26, 2022 Meet the Candidates: Holmes Osborne INDEPENDENCE MAYORAL RACE: HOLMES OSBORNE My name is Holmes Osborne and I'm running for Mayor of Independence. Synek: My number one priority is the implementation of the One Independence Plan. Most of the candidates are running on platforms of reform and increased transparency. which has allowed him to speak to business groups across North America. Incumbent Eileen Weir stopped campaigning for reelection shortly after finishing second in the primary.. There were more than 2,800 write-in votes. We also cannot lose focus on safety in residential areas, including safety for homeowners, pedestrians, and bicycle traffic. She is a native of Missouri who studied journalism at Winthrop University in South Carolina. A primary will be held in February with the general election in April. I am a liberal. We are firmly committed to neutrality in our content. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas. So far, 2022 has been an especially violent year for the City of Brotherly Love, with over 940 nonfatal shooting victims, 236 gun-related homicides, and 267 murders in total. DeLuccie received more than 28.5% of the vote, tops in the field of four candidates. Voters in Independence elected a new mayor and two city council members, including one incumbent, on Tuesday. $(".toggle-section").first().show(); DiGeronimo: We need to have a police presence and support our safety forces by continuing to invest in technology and equipment to help us respond appropriately. $(".toggle-button").removeClass('selected-button'); Rowland said at a February mayoral forum. color: white; Primary: August 6, 2024. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Togliatti: If elected, I bring over a decade of knowledge and experience to Independence City Council. I am aware that their needs to be government assistance for those homeless that want to change their lifestyle. Veverka: Security and Safety: The citys recently installed license plate readers at both Rockside and Pleasant Valley immediately let officers know of the arrival of stolen cars and the contained criminals. dept. This story was originally published April 5, 2022, 9:47 PM. I will work to ensure transparency of legislation and council actions, support the citys safety forces, work to increase the number of police officers employed by the city, continue to enhance and improve city services, and ensure fiscal responsibility and stability. I will support street and sidewalk improvements for pedestrians. Word of possible misuse of taxpayer dollars by an Independence Police Department officer comes days before voters head to the polls for the mayoral primary election.. Veverka: We have already taken aim at improving residential and commercial properties. State officials A primary will be held in February with the general election in April. Voters overwhelmingly elected Missouri Rep. Rory Rowland as the next mayor of Missouris fifth-largest city. Of four candidates vying for two open at-large seats on the city council, voters retained councilwoman Karen DeLuccie and voted in Jared Fears. Green, one of seven at-large members of Philadelphia's City Council, responded to the chief executive's self-pity unequivocally in a Twitter post. KCUR reported recently that Independence has no policy on limiting overtime. $(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').slideToggle('normal'); Fall 2022/23 Schedule . font-size: 12px; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. In interviews, Rowland is quick to bring up his admiration for former President Harry S. Truman. Most of the work done by the officer was construction work on the Independence Detention Unit. Jackson County Election Board results show DeLuccie received 5,304 votes, Fears received 5,177 votes, Huff received 4,908 votes and former councilwoman Marcie Gragg received 3,116 votes. This page provides information on the 2022 elections in Missouri, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions. The two advanced to the April 5 general election. "Wish me luck and I need God's grace . Rory Rowland, a Democrat in the Missouri House of Representatives, will become the next mayor of Independence. MISSOURI, QUESTION 1, VOTE FOR 1. } I supported legislation to have cameras installed up and down Rockside and the Cloverleaf. The election board reports that write-in candidates received 2,809 votes. Missouri State Rep. Rory Rowland (D-Independence) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, that he plans to run for mayor of Independence. In what ended up being a tight primary race among half of the six candidates running for mayor, Weir and Missouri Democratic Rep. TKC COMMENT POLICY:Be percipient, be nice. $(window).on('resize',resizeChevron); } else { We need to establish a relationship with the property owner and understand their situation. function resizeChevron() { Mayors of Independence, 1849-2022 (may be incomplete!) 04/05/2022: Independence, MO School District Director . [1] Federal officials The current members of the U.S. Senate from Missouri are: To view a map of U.S. House districts in Missouri and find your representative, click here . In campaigning door to door, Rowland said he asked his supporters to also vote for DeLuccie and Fears. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. I will work with my counterparts in other cities and solicit funding from the state or federal government to try to alleviate this issue. Compared to many other professions, a person can find a much easier job paying a lot more money. The administration must work with both residential and commercial property owners to ensure compliance with city code. Jared Fears is a financial adviser who previously worked for the city. I will focus on bringing more commercial businesses to Independence without a negative impact on homeowners. At said election, there shall be one candidate elected for the following positions: For Mayor Bill Baird Diane Forte For Councilmember - District 1 Kirk Sonnichsen Mia Prier Robert Dye For Councilmember - District 2 Storm Dillenschneider John Lovell Lorenzo Harrison For Councilmember - District 3 Jose "Beto" Lopez Ted J. Diehl KANSAS CITY, Mo. The city had 123,011 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. Unofficial election results from the Jackson County Election Board show Rowland with 5,956 votes and Weir with 1,480. Walchanowicz: Rockside Road is a problem that cant be fixed over night. letter-spacing: 1.24px; Smarter denizens of our blog community predicted an upset and it seems that frustration with the current somewhat progressive administration has taken hold. Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. The city needs to ramp up and hire more officers in order to increase the police patrol presence in the city. Their mother Misty and I could not be prouder of them. But at. } else { The two advanced to the April 5 general election. Some of the projects I was working on are still a work in progress for example, we are moving forward on Maple Shade Cemetery expansion, also after we passed the GDP study of all our city owned bldgs were are able to correct some of the issues we have. When elected my first areas of focus will be: To reduce crime, we must start with hiring more Police Officers. Please share your political affiliation. Filing Deadline (Write-Ins): October 2024. Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. $(".toggle-section:eq("+index+")").show(); As Mayor I will ensure we offer the best salary and incentives to come and work for our department. Its a competitive playing field and we need to compete at the highest level to keep our city vibrant. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down'); chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); Downtown redevelopment is long overdue. Election information in Missouri: Nov. 8, 2022, election. Below are the congressional maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. @media only screen and (max-width: 500px) { Professionally, I am currently on the City Council representing the 2nd District. Though she didn't provide many details on her decision, she previously released a statement that said in part: "I believe my decision is in the best interest of my family, my friends and supporters, and the city I love.". A Kaipara District councillor hopes a mediation today with mayor Craig Jepson offers a way to get past a row over karakia. text-align: center; I intend to introduce legislation to create an annual rental property inspection program in Independence. Posted at 01:41h . Independence voters rejected two incumbents in Tuesdays municipal elections, further signaling dissatisfaction with city leaders. $(this).addClass('selected-button'); Independence Mayor Eileen Weir will get a chance at a third term in office, after edging out a conservative challenger by just over 100 votes. } The overtime pay made the officer the citys highest-paid employee last year. Independence mayor asked about campaign donations in deposition, but advised to stay mum, Independence takes first step toward new $70M fossil fuel power generation facility, Nowhere for homeless people to go: MO banned outdoor sleeping, KS may follow suit, Bald eagles egg breaks in nest, Minnesota photo shows. "I'm waiting to hear more information and put some steps into action so we can find out what is happening," Independence Mayor Eileen Weir told KSHB 41 News. February 27, 2023 All seven seats on the Independence city council are open with nine candidates vying for the positions. #content { In the primary for city council, five candidates will compete for four spots on the general election ballot. The executive power in the City shall be vested in a Mayor who shall be recognized as the head of the City for all legal and ceremonial purposes and by the Governor of Missouri for all purposes of military law. Independence, MO 64050 Republican Filed 2/24/2022 - 1:26:37 PM Galvin, Theresa Cass 13450 Murkins Rd. . The state representative, who had been considered a contender for some time, joins the field of people challenging Mayor Ellen Weir who is running for a third term. } else { Any person who has filed a declaration of candidacy for nomination and wishes to withdraw as a candidate shall file a written sworn statement of withdrawal in the County Clerk's Office. Im absolutely, unequivocally elated at the results, Rowland told The Star. Huff is a retired employee of the citys electric utility and counted Steinmeyer as a close political ally. I will support public safety throughout the city. What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline? Grendel: We have initiated the process with the camera installation on Rockside, Granger, and Brecksville Road. Rowland has represented HD 29, which includes Jackson County, in the legislature since he won a special election in 2015. Sugar Creek, MO Mayor: Lost 35.68% (-22.54%) 04/05/2016: Independence, MO School District Director : Won 19.97% (+0.00%) 04/02/2013: Sugar Creek, MO Mayor: Won 50.33% (+4.95%) 04/06/2010: Independence, MO School District Director: Won 35.47% (+0.00%) 03/17/2009: Independence, MO School . August 2, 2022: Primary The hours of voting in the polling place will be from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is amazing the strength that Goodwin shows with Jack Dayton, whether it was protecting her staff, patients and the public, or pushing forward . David Grendel, Tom Narduzzi, Kenn Synek, Jim Trakas, Dale Veverka, and Chris Walchanowicz are running for re-election and face newcomers John DiGeronimo, Kyle Kaiser and Anthony Togliatti. What was the voter registration deadline? Perhaps its because the police union does not give substantial amounts of money to political campaigns. They listened and they delivered, Rowland said, and I am so incredibly grateful to the voters.. Only 106 votes separated her from the third-place finisher, conservative Colleen Huff. if ($(this).next('.vis_widget_table').is(":hidden")) { Independence voters rejected two incumbents in Tuesday's municipal elections,. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a19ae30bfa99676 "We need an internal investigation of what's going on in the city of Independence," Kenneth Love, one of the mayoral candidates said. if (chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-up')) { I have a degree in finance from Syracuse University. Rowlands campaign centered on bringing ethics reforms to the city. If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required? Rowland took more than half the. chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); The mayor has hired a liason that works between his office and property owners and this relationship is working very well. Our goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government. Rowland, whose campaign centered on ethics reforms, easily beat incumbent Mayor Eileen Weir, who barely survived the February primary. The city manager said an IPD officer allegedly clocked in 2,800 hours of overtime not for police work, but to paint and do carpentry at the city jail, costing taxpayers more than $160,000. This Week in Missouri Politics column: Patterson Floor Leader/Election take aways, Rep. Tracy McCreery has won Senate District 24, Press Release: St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner must resign, Press Release: State Representative Maggie Nurrenbern Launches Campaign for State Senate District 17, PRESS RELEASE: Fiscal Hawk Linda Ragsdale runs for OFallon City Council, House Speaker Plocher gearing up for Lt. By Kaitlyn Schallhorn on November 16, 2021, for some time, joins the field of people challenging Mayor Ellen Weir who is. Synek: The city recently installed over 30 license plate reader cameras at key locations. font-weight: 600; VoterInfobyState_Timeout_jquery = setTimeout(widget_load_check_jquery, 500); But her opponents cited problems with crime, homelessness and political corruption on Weirs watch. Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Parson names Evan Rodriguez as new General Counsel, TWMP Column: Three first rate appointments, and needed first rate appointments, The Missouri Champion of Children Coalition launches ad campaign, Press Release: Jeff Shawan Running For Ozark Border Electric Cooperative Board, Opinion: Our out-dated statute of limitation laws need to be changed. April 15, 2022, at 12:23 p.m. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down'); Rep. Rory Rowland, a Democrat, formally launched his campaign for mayor of Independence this week. February 8, 2022. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); Rep. Rory Rowland, a Democrat, formally launched his campaign for mayor of Independence this week. Spending: Carefutl attention to the 5 year plan budgeting and spending of the citys resources. Our police force has a large number of officers who have or will be retiring in the near future. Rowland, a Missouri Legislator, received 2,562 votes and Weir finished second with 1,948 votes. Harrah's, Images of America: Early Kansas City Rory Rowland and Independence Mayor Eileen Weir will move onto the general election in April KMBC 9 News Staff commitment 2022 KANSAS CITY, Mo. .mobile-app-cta { Unofficial election results from the Jackson County Election Board s. voters ousted council members Curt Dougherty and Tom Van Camp. In recent years, Independence has experienced controversy after controversy. $(".toggle-button").click(function(e){ Independence Candidate Sues After Election Winner Dies INDEPENDENCE, Mo. VoterInfobyState_Timeout_dom = setTimeout(widget_load_check_dom, 500); Incumbent Skala has served on the council for four terms and is also the mayor pro tem. }. By Kaitlyn Schallhorn on November 16, 2021. 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