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POLLING PLACES ARE OPEN FROM 6:00 AM TO 7:00 PM ON ELECTION DAY. At the polls, show identification.

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CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT

Name: Hillary Clinton Party: Democrat Website: www.hillaryclinton.com Facebook: www.facebook. com/hillaryclinton Twitter: @HillaryClinton Campaign Email: info@hillaryclinton.com Campaign Phone: (646) 854-1432 Campaign Address: Hillary for America, PO Box 5256; New York, NY 10185 Personal Statement: I’m running for President to make a difference in the lives of all Americans. I’ll build an economy that works for everyone, continue my fight for children and families, and work to keep our country safe.

And I’ll unite Americans to take on all the challenges we face—because we’re stronger together.

Top Three Goals: 1. Grow and strengthen our economy. 2. Curb the outsized influence of big money in American politics. 3. Ensure we have the partnerships to keep our country safe.

What will you do to support a vibrant economy across the U.S.?

My first priority will be to grow and strengthen our economy. I will invest in good-paying jobs, expand access to higher education, encourage companies to follow policies that put families first, and fight so that everyone pays their fair share. Every American deserves a good job, a successful career, and a productive life. Together, these efforts will work to make that a reality.

What, if any, actions will you support to create a pathway to citizenship? In my first 100 days, I will introduce comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship. An estimated nine million lawful permanent residents are eligible to become U.S. citizens. As President, I will work to expand fee waivers and enhance outreach, so that more of the working poor can assume the full rights and responsibilities of becoming U.S. citizens.

What should government do to provide an equitable, quality public education for all children pre-K through grade 12? Every child deserves a high-quality education. I will double our investments in Early Head Start programs and ensure every 4-year old has access to high-quality preschool. I will do more to support our teachers, modernize our classrooms, and support STEM programs so that all public school students can learn computer science. We must give children the foundation to succeed, from pre-K to grade 12.

What actions would you support the U.S. undertake to protect its interests abroad? The U.S. needs to exercise leadership and shape global events rather than be shaped by them.

So many of our interests—our security, our economy, and our fight against climate change—require cooperation with our friends and allies, and with countries we may agree with on some things, and disagree with on others.

As President, I’ll ensure our country remains a source of leadership around the world.

What kinds of policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice for all Americans? Too many Americans still face discrimination and mistreatment. I will fight to break down barriers and build ladders of opportunity. We will reform our criminal justice system, protect transgender individuals, defend voting rights, fight environmental injustice, fight for comprehensive immigration reform, end the epidemic of gun violence, and ensure the citizens of Puerto Rico are treated equally.

Name: Donald J. Trump Party: Republican Website: www.donaldjtrump.com/ Campaign Email: info@ donaldtrump.

com Campaign Phone: (646) 736-1779 Campaign Address: Donald J. Trump for President, INC; 725 Fifth

Ave; New York, NY 10022 Personal Statement: The government of the US should be focused on serving the people of this great nation, not special interests. The government now rules rather than governs. The American people want their government back and together we will make America great again.

Top Three Goals: Secure our nation by restoring our leadership in the world; restore economic growth thru tax, trade, immigration, & energy reform; restore Constitutional limits on government.

What will you do to support a vibrant economy across the U.S.?

I have proposed tax, trade, energy and immigration reforms that will bring trillions of dollars and millions of jobs back to the United States. Through immigration reform, we will restore wage growth and reduce the related fiscal burdens on state and local governments. These reforms will help lift wages and will create opportunities for millions of Americans to get back in the workforce.

What, if any, actions will you support to create a pathway to citizenship? We must re-establish the rule of law in this country. Criminal illegal immigrants will be deported. No one should be given the gift of U.S. citizenship based on illegal behavior.

What should government do to provide an equitable, quality public education for all children pre-K through grade 12? My administration will provide states with incentives to increase school choice options for parents and local school districts.

Allowing the entrenched Washington education establishment and federal bureaucrats to leverage federal funds to dictate educational practices, curriculum and outcomes must be stopped.

Control of K-12 education must be returned to parents and citizens locally.

What actions would you support the U.S. undertake to protect its interests abroad? We are the leader of the free world - whether we like it or not - and we must ensure we seek partners willing to make sure our national interests are defended. We only gain this respect from both adversaries and allies by having a strong mili-

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What kinds of policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice for all Americans? The best way to ensure social & racial justice is to return Constitutional limits on government & appoint Supreme Court Justices who will defend the Constitution, not rewrite it. The President must provide leadership & make sure the government works for the people. We must ensure low income & minority children learn to read at grade level & not trap them in failing schools based on zip code.

N a m e : Gary Johnson Pa r t y : Libertarian We b s i t e : www.johnsonweld.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/govgaryjohnson/ Twitter @GovGaryJohnson Campaign Email: Info@ JohnsonWeld.com Campaign Phone: (801) 303-8922 Campaign Address: PO Box 4422 Salt Lake City, UT 84110 Personal Statement: I am Governor Gary Johnson and along with my running mate Governor William Weld we are honored to accept the invitation of the League of Women Voters to participate in their efforts to inform the voting American public of all options available to

them during this Presidential election year.

Top Three Goals: Provide Congress a balanced budget within the first 100 days of office; Reduce (and in some cases eliminate) our military footprint abroad; Liberalize trade and economic activity.

What will you do to support a vibrant economy across the U.S.? Submit to Congress a balanced budget to provide a template to stop unsustainable growth of the national debt, debt that weighs on employers, entrepreneurs and the economy. Support a simpler, fairer tax code that won’t penalize productivity or investment.

Fight to provide certainty in spending, taxes, and regulation so employers, entrepreneurs and investors make decisions that put people to work.

What, if any, actions will you support to create a pathway to citizenship? Ensure a pathway to citizenship for deserving immigrants by first establishing a way for non-criminal undocumented immigrants to achieve documented status.

After that crucial first step, the pathway to citizenship will be the same as it is for all immigrants. No cutting the line. No unfair advantages. Just a legal status that allows immigrants to pursue the traditional path to becoming a citizen.

What should government do to provide an equitable, quality public education for all children pre-K through grade 12? Education works best when decentralized. Since President Carter created the Dept. of Education, test scores have stagnated despite any new initiatives or spending programs.

Parents and teachers make the best decisions for students, not bureaucrats at the DoE. Education is traditionally a state and

local responsibility, and should remain so for innovation, best practices and even competition.

What actions would you support the U.S. undertake to protect its interests abroad? Above all, we must maintain a national defense that is second to none. Government’s first responsibility is to protect us from threats abroad.

If attacked, we respond. Our greatest assets are economy and culture. Blue jeans and computers did more to win the Cold War than stockpiled warheads. I will pursue vigorous diplomacy based on our economic might, not idle threats and military interventions.

What kinds of policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice for all Americans? I would do everything in the Presidency’s power to end the militarization of the police. I would end the failed drug war, which unfairly targets communities of color.

I would use the powers of the Federal Government to protect the civil liberties of all Americans, aggressively enforcing 14th Amendment protections. I would continue the work to help all Americans to achieve equality of opportunity.

Name: Jill Stein Pa r t y : Green We b s i t e : jill2016.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ drjillstein Twitter: @DrJillStein Campaign Email: info@ jill2016.com Campaign Phone: (347) 425-1910 Campaign Address: 318 Franklin Ave

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Top Three Goals: 1. Green job-creation to fight climate change. 2. A fair economy that eliminates unemployment 3.

Justice, true democracy, and respect for all human beings.

What will you do to support a vibrant economy across the U.S.? Eliminate unemployment by creating a job for every American who needs work. • Repeal NAFTA and other trade agreements that export our jobs overseas and create immigration surges. • Create 20 million green jobs to stimulate the economy improving our health by cleaning up our land, air, and water. • Protect consumers and small businesses from big banks and Wall Street predators.

What, if any, actions will you support to create a pathway to citizenship? First, end the massive deportation schemes that have torn families apart. I would also end the so-called Secure Communities program that has led to abuse of both citizens and non-citizens. End the misguided free trade agreements and regime change wars that have forced people to emigrate for their own survival. Finally, provide a welcoming and legal path to citizenship for current immigrants.

What should government do to provide an equitable, quality public education for all children pre-K through grade 12? 1) Protect our public schools from privatization schemes that will inevitably undermine the American dream of quality public education for all. 2) Increase federal funding of public schools to make sure all school districts have the financial resources they need to provide quality education. 3) Ensure that kids come to school ready to learn: healthy, nourished, and secure.

What actions would you support the U.S. undertake to protect its interests abroad? Forge a new foreign policy based solidly on diplomacy, international law, respect for human rights, and consistent nonviolent support for demo-

cratic movements around the world. End the misguided policies of militarism that have produced terrorist organizations, refugee crises, failed states, and a bloated military that we can no longer afford.

What kinds of policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice for all Americans? My plan to end unemployment will transform the economic life of low income communities that are now struggling with unemployment rates two or three times the national average. Coupled with my commitment to quality public schools and community empowerment, we cannot just lessen racial disparity, but bring it to an end.

N a m e : Darrell L Castle Pa r t y : Constitution Candidate did Not Participate.

U.S. SENATE

N a m e : Roy Blunt Party: Republican Mailing Address: 1123 Wilkes Blvd; Suite 320; Colum-

bia, MO 65201 Website: royblunt.com Public Elected Offices Held: County clerk, Greene County, 1973-1984; Missouri secretary of state, 19851992; U.S. House, 19972010; U.S. Senate, 2011-present Highest post-secondary education: M.A., Missouri State University, history Incumbent: Yes What are the most important challenges facing the U.S. in foreign relations?

After eight years of the Obama administration’s failed foreign policy agenda, our friends no longer trust us and our enemies aren’t afraid of us in a world that is more dangerous than it has ever been. Whether it’s the Iran deal, the rise of ISIS or Russian aggression, a strong United States is the only answer to counter the growing threats we face.

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growth? Families are tired of struggling with stagnant wages, a broken health care system and a weak economy that has left far too many Missourians behind. Expanding American energy, making college more affordable, increasing manufacturing, cutting red tape and enhancing infrastructure will create better jobs and more opportunities for hard-working Missouri families.

N a m e : Jonathan Dine Party: Libertarian Mailing Address: 6909 NW 77th Terr, Kansas City, MO 64152 Campaign website: www. vote4dine.com Incumbent: No What are the most important challenges facing the U.S. in foreign relations? I would work to end the current U.S. government policy of foreign intervention, including military and economic aid. I believe the role of the military is to provide a strong national defense, but the optimum word is defense not offense. As your Senator I will advocate a foreign policy of non-intervention, peace, and honest free trade as prescribed by America’s founders.

What would you do to support economic and job growth? I believe it’s not the govt’s responsibility to create jobs. All it can do is get out of the way and foster an environment for job growth. Lower taxes; remove occupational licensing and burdensome red tape to start a business.

With lower taxes, you could keep more of what you earn.

It would be easier to start new businesses, build new homes, and fuel real economic growth.

Name: Jason Kander Pa r t y : Democrat Mailing Address: PO Box 548, Columbia MO 65205 Website: jasonkander.com Public Elected Offices

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Adopt A Street Program The Adopt A Street program that was set up between the Raytown Chamber and the City of Raytown continues to be a huge success.

Fourteen out of 25 one mile sections of Raytown streets have been adopted. Thanks

to the following groups for taking care of their streets this past year and be sure to thank them when you have the opportunity.

American Legion Post 596 City of Raytown – Board of Aldermen

Joe Burton Graceway In Memory of Anna Fisk KCP&L Raytown High School DECA Raytown Main Street Association Raytown Rotary Club

Raytown Three Trails Kiwanis Club Raytown Women of Today Southwood United Church of Christ The Trails at the Ridge Apartments Villa Woods Home Owners

Association Any business, organization or individual interested in adopting a one mile section of street within the city limits of Raytown should contact Vicki Turnbow at 816-353-8500 or president@

raytownchamber.com. There are only eleven remaining sections. What a great way to get exposure for your business or organization plus give back to the community where you live or work!

Election officer to be on duty to receive complaints of election fraud, voting rights abuses Tammy Dickinson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick D. Daly will lead the efforts of her office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day program for the Nov. 8 general elections.

As the District Election Officer, Daly is responsible for overseeing the district’s handling of complaints of election fraud and voting rights abuses in consultation with Justice Department

headquarters in Washington, D.C. Daly will be on duty in this district while the polls are open order to respond to complaints of election fraud or voting rights abuses on Nov. 8 and to ensure that such complaints are directed to the appropriate authorities. He can be reached by the public at 816-426-3000.

The FBI’s Kansas City Field Office will also have special agents available to receive allegations of election fraud, intimidation, suppres-

sion and other election abuses. The public can provide information regarding possible election crimes to the FBI Kansas City Field Office’s toll-free hotline 1-855-5272847 or kcpctip@ic.fbi.gov.

The Department of Justice has an important role in deterring election fraud and discrimination at the polls, and combating these violations whenever and wherever they occur. The department’s long-standing Election Day program furthers these goals, and also

seeks to ensure public confidence in the integrity of the election process by providing local points of contact within the department for the public to report possible election fraud and voting rights violations while the polls are open on Election Day. Federal law protects against such crimes as intimidating or bribing voters, buying and selling votes, impersonating voters, altering vote tallies, stuffing ballot boxes and marking ballots for voters against their wishes or

without their input. It also contains special protections for the rights of voters and provides that they can vote free from acts that intimidate or harass them. For example, actions of persons designed to interrupt or intimidate voters at polling places by questioning or challenging them, or by photographing or videotaping them, under the pretext that these are actions to uncover illegal voting may violate federal voting rights law. Further, federal law protects the right

of voters to mark their own ballot or to be assisted by a person of their choice.

Complaints about possible violations of the federal voting rights laws can be made directly to the Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section in Washington, D.C., by phone at 1-800-253-3931 or 202-307-2767, by fax at 202307-3961, by e-mail to voting.section@usdoj.gov or by complaint form at http:// www.justice.gov/crt/complaint/votintake/index.php.

State Treasurer to locate Missourians regarding unclaimed U. S. Savings Bonds Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel is alerting Missourians to steps being to help return funds associated with the unclaimed bonds to their rightful owners. Many of these U.S. Savings Bonds came to the Treasurer as Unclaimed Property in abandoned safe deposit boxes.

To see a detailed explanation of the types of savings bonds that are impacted and a list of bondholders whose

bonds were found in safe deposit boxes, visit treasurer. mo.gov/UnclaimedProperty/ SavingsBondsDefendantList. aspx.

“My number one job as Treasurer is to act in the best financial interest of Missouri taxpayers,” Treasurer Zweifel said. “In taking steps to return lost or unclaimed U.S. Savings Bonds, I am working to ensure thousands of Missourians receive money

owed to them by the Federal Government. These savings bonds could come from savings, gifts, investments and more. We are doing all we can to ensure the money associated with them can be returned in a timely manner.”

Since June of this year, Treasurer Zweifel has returned more than 400 savings bonds totaling nearly $52,000 to Missourians. More than 7,400 savings bonds

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growth, I would place restrictions on the outsourcing of labor

by U.S. corporations, and provide tax incentives to companies maintaining at least 70% U.S. labor force. I would also place a significant focus on the development of renewable energy sources and repairing and improving our infrastructure, which have the potential to create millions of jobs.

N a m e : Fred Ryman Pa r t y : Constitution Mailing Address: 2838 Schott Rd; Jefferson City, MO 65101 Website: VoteForFRED. org Highest post-secondary education: B.S., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, math and kinesiology; B.A., Howard Payne University, theology and education Incumbent: No What are the most important challenges facing the U.S. in foreign relations?

Terrorism is an obvious answer.

Trade imbalances, illegal immigration and confusion among friends and enemies about which are which must also be addressed.

The U.N. has increasingly become a tool of subversives, foreign and domestic, to undermine constitutional governance. We must build better relationships with all nations but end U.N. support and authority in the U.S. What would you do to support economic and job growth? Unfair trade is a major issue. Nations with no disposable income, hence no real market, that steal our intellectual property and allow cheap labor to invade our country must not enjoy free access to U.S. markets. We must demand respect for our borders and laborers. We shouldn’t allow corporations to move jobs overseas, then import products without penalty tariffs.

public office Highest post-secondary education: Ph.D., University of Texas, Social psychology Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri?

Missouri needs Clean Air and Water standards stricter than federal guidelines and dangerous nuclear and fossil fuel power replaced by wind and solar. Repeal the so-called “Right to Farm” amendment and recreate an agriculture without herbicides, pesticides or GMOs. Preserve the right to own a gun for protection but require training for permits and ban assault weapons.

What would you do to increase economic and job growth? A 35-hour work week beginning with state employees; re-employ laid off government workers. Rebuild low income communities with green jobs & employer incentives. To ensure part-timers receive benefits, begin Medicare4All & expand Social Security benefits. As prison, dirty energy & health insurance jobs are reduced; those workers must receive new employment at equal pay.

Held: State representative, 2009-2012; secretary of state, 2013-present Highest post-secondary education: J.D., Georgetown University Incumbent: No What are the most important challenges facing the U.S. in foreign relations?

As a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, keeping our country safe is my top priority. ISIS is the greatest threat facing our country and the U.S. can’t tolerate cowardly acts of terrorism.

Congress needs to come together to develop a targeted, comprehensive plan to destroy ISIS and work together with our allies so our brave soldiers have a coherent strategy.

What would you do to support economic and job growth? I will fight to close tax loopholes for companies that send jobs overseas and work to make sure our tax system provides targeted tax relief for small businesses and the middle class so working families can get ahead. We need to make sure the minimum wage is a livable wage, women earn equal pay for equal work and higher education is an affordable option for all.

N a m e : Johnathan McFarland Pa r t y : Green Mailing Address: 3410 A Virginia Ave., St. Louis, MO 63130 Website: electjmcfarland. wixsite.com/elect-jmcfarland Public Elected Offices Held: Committeeman, 9th Ward, St. Louis, Green Party, 2016-present Highest post-secondary education: Junior in college Incumbent: No What are the most important challenges facing the U.S. in foreign relations? I believe that the most important challenges currently facing the United States in regard to our foreign relations would be suppression of the terrorist threat of ISIS by controlling arms sales, ensuring trade Asian Pacific trade agreements are adequately beneficial to the U.S. by demanding increases in Asian workers’ rights, and significant advances in our cyber-security.

What would you do to support economic and job growth? To support job

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N a m e : Don Fitz Pa r t y : Green Wwebs i t e : Fitz4MOgov Public Elected Offices Held: Never elected to

N a m e : Eric Greitens Party: Republican We b s i t e : www.ericgreitens.com Highest post-secondary education: Ph.D., Oxford University Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? As a conservative outsider, my priorities will be jobs, education and restoring trust in our government. Missourians are desperate for quality jobs because politicians have let them down.

I will enact ethics reform to end the culture of corruption and protect our freedoms - including the Second Amendment. As a Navy SEAL, I know how vital gun rights are to our security.

What would you do to increase economic and job growth? Missourians are fed up with career politicians’ failures. They want a Navy SEAL and conservative outsider who has never run for office to get us back on track. When I’m governor, I will cut red tape, cut back regulations, sign right-to-work, end tax credit bribery, reform the tax code and end programs that encourage dependency instead of lifting people out of poverty.

held by Treasurer Zweifel for thousands of individuals remain to be claimed. If you believe the Treasurer may hold an unclaimed U.S. Savings Bond for you, search treasurer.mo.gov/UnclaimedProperty/SavingsBondsSearch. aspx and begin the process of claiming your bond.

As required by Missouri law, Treasurer Zweifel has begun proceedings in the Circuit Court of Cole County N a m e : Chris Koster Pa r t y : Democrat We b s i t e : chriskoster. com/ Public Elected Offices Held: Prosecutor, Cass County, 1995-2004; state senator, 2005-2008; attorney general, 2009-present Highest post-secondary education: J.D., University of Missouri; MBA, Washington University Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? First, we need to do more to stimulate economic development in Missouri through a comprehensive economic development bill.

Second, we need to increase our investment in education to keep our workforce globally competitive. Finally, we must protect our communities from crime through representative police forces and no leniency for criminals who use a gun.

What would you do to increase economic and job growth? We need to continue to maintain a small and efficient government with a businessfriendly regulatory environment and AAA credit rating.

Prioritizing workforce training programs and fully funding education will grow our economy.

Finally, expanding health care will allow Missouri to invest nearly $2 billion in federal dollars annually and create up to 40,000 new jobs.

N a m e : Cisse W Spragins Party: Libertarian We b s i t e : electspragins.com Elected Offices

Public Held: NA Highest post-secondary education: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, physics Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? 1.

Reduce spending, regulation, taxes and the overall size of the state government. End government run “economic development” programs aka “crony capitalism”. 2. End the prohibition of victimless crimes such as drug possession that make everyone a suspect and end the practice of civil asset forfeiture.

3. Return education to only local and parental control and

to gain title to certain matured U.S. Savings Bonds, some of which is held as Unclaimed Property. These proceedings also seek title to U.S. Savings Bonds that have been lost, stolen or destroyed and registered to people with last known addresses in Missouri. These proceedings are necessary for Treasurer Zweifel to get Missourians their bond proceeds from the U.S. Treasury. If you currently

own a matured U.S. Saving Bond held as Unclaimed Property, you may have received a letter from Treasurer Zweifel notifying you of your bond and explaining more about the Treasurer’s proceedings.

For questions about unclaimed U.S. Savings Bonds as well as the proceedings currently underway, contact Treasurer Zweifel’s office at ucp@treasurer.mo.gov.

funding.

What would you do to increase economic and job growth? I would end government-run “economic development” programs wherein government gives money to favored corporations and instead eliminate the state income tax for businesses and individuals to benefit everyone. I would end state-mandated licensing requirements for businesses and other regulations on businesses and the emerging sharing and crowd-sourcing economy.

2001-2004; U.S representative, 2005-2012 Highest post-secondary education: J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? Our primary investment as a state should be in education: early childhood, elementary, secondary and higher learning. Because a quality education is necessary for the future of our children and state, we must aggressively support the funding of better public schools for all our young people, wherever they live. Making higher education affordable is a high priority.

What would you do to increase economic and job growth? As lieutenant governor and state Senate president, I’ll work to see that schools and transportation are given top legislative consideration. I will advocate sound development policies that focus on jobs, schools, health care, diversity and access to capital for small businesses. I oppose anti-union and workingfamily policies and all discrimination in our public square.

N a m e : Lester Benton (Les) Turilli, Jr Party: Independent We b s i t e : www.gover-

nor2016.com Highest post-secondary education: BBA Baylor University, business administration, entrepreneurship Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri?

Right-to-Work Solution: Unions can continue working undeterred, always keeping union jobs where they are now (grandfather). In 2017, only allow “new” firms to choose RTW. This satisfies both sides.

Family: Let us create stronger families through economy, work ethic, commitment, and faith.

Education: For our children, we must support our teachers and fully fund our schools.

What would you do to increase economic and job growth? Workforce: Missouri’s greatest asset is her people. We can promote this, our central location, low cost of living, and small business incentive to draw firms here. Entrepreneurs: We can foster start-up business with colleges/existing business & fit education to career specificity with tuitional aid.

Infrastructure: Let’s start new road/bridge repair for extra job creation.

Lieutenant Governor

N a m e : Russ Carnahan Party: Democrat We b s i t e : www.RussCarnahanForMissouri.

com Public Elected Offices Held: State representative,

Name: Steven R Hedrick Party: Libertarian No Responses Name: Jennifer Leach Party: Green No Responses N a m e : Mike Parson Party: Republican W e b site: www. mikeparson. com Public Elected Offices Held: Sheriff, Polk County, 1993-2004; state representative, 2005-2010; state senator, 2011-present Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? 1.

We have to keep fighting against federal overreach and standing up for our Constitution. 2. I will work to enact real conservative change and reduce the size of state government. 3. I will work to get our economy back on the right track by supporting policies like tort reform and regulatory reform.

What would you do to increase economic and job growth? I will continue fighting for tort reform to improve our lawsuit climate, which is currently ranked among the

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To the Editor: “A library is like an island in the middle of a vast sea of ignorance, particularly if the library is very tall and the surrounding area has been flooded.”-Lemony Snickert In the midst of a sea of confusing unlicensed political confusion and turmoil please remember our local library, the Joe Herndon Branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library System.

On November 8, after you have voted for multiple candidates, judges, and so many issues please remember to vote for Proposition L in support of our Raytown library and MidContinent. It is important.

Our local library is used by numerous people: seniors, working adults, teenagers and many, oh so many children.

Proposition L asks voters to approve an eight cent levy increase on your property tax assessment.

The library has not asked for an increase for over 30 years. Not many local political subdivisions can make that claim. The increase on a $150,000 house is equivalent to about $27.00, the average price of a book. After nearly two generations, the system requires renovation and updating. If approved by voters, there will be improvements locally at our Joe Herndon Branch.

There are good reasons for maintaining libraries.

They are houses of learning -keepers of knowledge and information. There are books, magazines, newspapers, other periodicals, DVDs, other audio recordings, movies, music, lessons on most subjects, an entire vast array of digital access and hard copy resources.

And reading and learn-

ing programs for children.

What a marvelous opportunity and pleasant surprise for children and their families with all the interesting programs available for all of them.

Think that libraries are a thing of the past. That they are archaic and not relevant.

Think again. You would be wrong. Our libraries have adjusted to new technology and have more knowledge, information, education and entertainment opportunities than ever.

Our library is popular.

The parking lot is often full and inside it is crowded with people reading books, using computers, conducting research, listening to speakers and more. It is active.

Our library is a significant contributing factor to our Democracy. Where a citizen may read for themselves and make up their own respective mind on the critical issues of the day. We need these good citizens who are critical and not drones and robots affected by the operant conditioning techniques of mass propaganda in its many forms.

Let us use as libraries as free thinkers that are critical of canned thought and unclear solutions. Our library provides all of us the opportunity to pursue truth and not fall prey to the mass of rationalizations that are often poured upon us to dull our thoughts and creative abilities.

Support your library on Tuesday, November 8.

Help yourself and your neighbors! As Albert Einstein said,” The only just thing you have to learn, is the location of the library.”

The League of Women Voters has devoted almost 100 years to protecting the integrity of free and fair elections. We oppose Constitutional Amendment 6 on the November 8th ballot because it would put unnecessary obstacles in many voters’ way to the polls. If passed, it would: • Force citizens to present only certain types of federal or state-issued IDs to vote. In order to obtain one of these, the voter would have to present a birth certificate, marriage license, divorce decree, etc. which would not only be difficult and costly but, in some cases, downright impossible (think of the destruction of such records in a county office due to natural disasters).

• Create barriers for over 220,000 Missouri voters, particularly seniors, people with disabilities, the work-

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ing poor, minority groups, and women.

• Discourage voters from going to the polls because of the confusion surrounding which IDs are necessary in order to vote.

• Eliminate some Missouri college students from the rolls because their current student IDs will no longer be valid.

• Cost Missourians over $16 million and require additional bureaucracy.

Amendment 6 will remove the present Missouri Constitution’s protection of the right to vote when no problem of voter impersonation has ever been demonstrated in Missouri.

Let’s protect the right for all to have equal access to free and fair elections. Our right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy.

Elaine Blodgett, State President LWV - Missouri

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Jason Offutt It’s easy to pick on Millennials (people 18 to 34). They started the hipster movement after all, which is fun for absolutely no one, not even the hipsters. Every hipster I see looks miserable.

If you have no idea what a hipster is, I envy you.

Hipsters are young people who dress like they’re in a 1930s alternate dimension where everyone seems like they want to get beaten up.

They use things like typewriters, grow lumberjack beards but don’t adopt the lumberjack lifestyle (mainly because lumberjacks are employed) and for the most part live at home with their mothers.

For the first time in the history of self-respect a greater percentage of young people live at home with Mom and Dad (32.1 percent) than in any of the traditionally accepted living arrangements like with a roommate, a spouse, a cellmate, or under a bridge.

But this isn’t about the things Millennials do wrong, this is about the things Millennials do right. Like not eat Big Macs.

Other than me (once) I’ve never seen anyone order a Big Mac. Seriously. Never.

There must be some sub culture of people who love Big Macs or they wouldn’t exist.

These people probably have Big Mac and KFC Double Down conventions in places where there’s nothing better to do than eat things that could block a colon. You know, in cities like Bratislava, Slovakia, and Chula Vista, California (ranked the most boring city in the U.S.

by Finances Online).

The Big Mac (two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun) was in-

vented in Pittsburgh in 1967.

McDonald’s Restaurants started selling it nationwide in 1968. But as legendary as these sandwiches are, a recent study showed only one in five Millennials have eaten the most well known sandwich in America.

Good for them.

The Big Mac is the culinary equivalent of the Pontiac Aztek or a shady date.

Sure, they may be fun, but you don’t want anyone to see you together. And if Millennials are about anything, it’s style.

Millennials popularized the man bun (where the use of the word “man” is questionable), the gluten-free diet (which is important for people with celiac disease but irrelevant – although stylish – for anyone else), hornedrimmed glasses (sailors issued these call them Birth Control Glasses for obvious reasons) and not buying houses or cars.

I’m picking on Millennials again. Sorry.

A study (yes, an actual study) showed Millennials probably don’t eat Big Macs because they’d rather either eat higher quality burgers at trendy restaurants or convenience store food (don’t try to make sense of that).

Millennials also did a great public service by bringing Pabst Blue Ribbon beer back from impending extinction. By choosing to ironically drink a beer that’s company policy is not to advertise, Millennials took PBR sales, which in 2001 were 90 percent less than its high in 1977, up 20.3 percent by 2009.

Today Americans drink 200 percent more PBR than they did in 2004.

So, Millennials are killing the Big Mac and saving PBR. I have no idea why people think they don’t do anything Jason Offutt’s latest book, “Across a Corn-Swept Land: An epic beer run through the Upper Midwest,” is available at amazon.com. A native of Missouri, Jason currently teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri State University and has earned many humor writer awards throughout his career. His racy first novel, “A Funeral Story,” is available at amazon.com. Jason’s parody survival guide, “How to Kill Monsters Using Common Household Items,” is also available at amazon.com.

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Vote continued from page 3 10 worst in the U.S. In addition, I will fight for regulatory reform to get excessive red tape out of the way. I will also push for more workforce training opportunities for Missourians that will train workers for careers in in-demand fields .

Secretary of State

N a m e : John (Jay) Ashcroft Party: Republican We b s i t e : ashcroftformissouri. com Elected Offices

Public Held: None Highest post-secondary education: M.A., University of Missouri-Rolla, engineering management; J.D., St. Louis University Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? As secretary of state, I will focus on protecting the integrity of our elections, making it easier to create a business and fostering an environment where businesses can grow and jobs will be created. I will ensure our elections are fair, work to protect our elections, streamline the process for creating a business and stop unconstitutional jobkilling regulations.

What would you do to improve the office you seek?

I will advocate for commonsense reforms to protect our elections, like a photo voter ID law. I will continue working tirelessly to ensure our elections are free from fraud, clean voter rolls, advocate for laws that foster election security and create a spirit of cooperation between our local election authorities and the secretary of state.

N a m e : Chris Morrill Party: Libertarian We b s i t e : vote.chrismorrill.com Public Elected Offices Held: none Highest post-secondary education: B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, education Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? 1.

Align the duties of the secretary of state’s office with those of the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration. 2.

Work to make voting easier, not harder, while vigorously pursuing known voter fraud cases. 3.

Advocate paper ballots until a more reliable (preferably opensource) electronic system can be implemented.

What would you do to improve the office you seek?

1. Streamline and modernize as much of the election process and state archives as possible.

2. Make the candidate filing process easier. 3. Recuse myself from any election disputes involving Libertarian candidates.

N a m e : Robin Smith Pa r t y : Democrat W e b site: RobinSmith2016. com Elected Offices

Public Held: none Highest post-secondary education: Executive Masters, St. Louis University,international business Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? 1.

Protect the Missouri Constitution: I will fight to keep the original Missouri Constitution which guarantees every citizen the right to vote. 2. Protect voters’ rights: I will oppose any legislation which would stop the elderly, disabled, minorities, college students and the financially challenged from voting. 3.

Increase access to the secretary of state.

What would you do to improve the office you seek?

Adopt more policies which will increase voter participation so that elections represent the majority and not the few who cur-

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State Treasurer

N a m e : Judy Baker Pa r t y : Democrat We b s i t e : www.showmebaker.com Public Elected Offices Held: State representative, 2005-2008 Highest post-secondary education: M.H.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, health administration Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? In addition to responsible oversight of the taxpayers’ money, my priorities as state treasurer are: 1. help people build assets build lives through expanding the college savings program through providing children’s savings accounts along with curriculum for improved financial life skills.

2. expand use of low-interest loans to promote sustainable farm-to-fork initiatives.

What would you do to improve the office you seek?

1. Improve the ease of claiming unclaimed property by leveraging technology to allow the database to be checked when renewing one’s driver’s license.

2. Provide more transparency through an enhanced report card for the office in order that the public has access to information that is easy to understand.

N a m e : Carol Hexem Pa r t y : Green We b s i t e : www.carolhexem2016. com Highest post-secondary education: B.S.,University of Missouri St. Louis, education Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? My priorities as Treasurer will be to make decisions based on the best interest of the citizens of Missouri, not corporate campaign donors. This includes transparency and getting the best return on investments without sacrificing safety. I will create an ombudsman’s office that will advise student borrowers and represent their concerns to the legislature.

What would you do to improve the office you seek?

While serving on the governing board of the Missouri Housing Commission, I will fight for better options for low-income housing. Missouri ranks 31st for homelessness, of this single mothers with children under 5 make up the majority. In Missouri there are over 27,000 children experiencing homelessness at some point during the year. I will work to change this situation.

N a m e : Sean O’Toole Party: Libertarian We b s i t e : otoole4mo. com Highest post-secondary education: B.A. Hamline University, business finance Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? Missouri shares borders with eight states competing for jobs and economic growth. Rather than poaching outof-state businesses with negotiated incentives, we should aim to make our state the most attractive place to be for all businesses and individuals. A good start in this regard would be an end to the state income tax and an end to business and occupational licensing.

What would you do to improve the office you seek?

The state’s Linked Deposit Program -- managed by the State Treasurer’s office -- should be eliminated. Subsidized loans to politically connected businesses at the expense of their competitors is bad for Missouri and disruptive to the marketplace.

Businesses grow strong not by taking handouts but, rather, by creating useful products and serving their customers’ needs.

N a m e : Eric Schmitt Pa r t y : Republican W e b site: www.

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Leverage the treasurer’s office as a platform to spread the message that lower taxes and less government will grow our economy. 2.

Rein in out-of-control government regulation and provide more transparency for taxpayers so they know how their money is being spent. 3. Ensure the state invests in Missouri and Main Street, not Wall Street.

What would you do to improve the office you seek?

I will work every day to make the treasurer’s office more responsive to taxpayers and instill a transparent, fiscally responsible approach to managing the state tax dollars they send to Jefferson City. Our government can better serve the people with added transparency and I intend to publish all government spending to bring light to how government is operating.

Attorney General

N a m e : Josh Hawley Party: Republican We b s i t e : joshhawley. com Public Elected Offices Held: None Highest post-secondary education: J.D., Yale University Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? 1.

Fight federal overreach. I will be a new kind of attorney general by transforming the office into a national leader in the fight against federal overreach and job killing regulations. 2. Uphold the rule of law. My office will defend the rule of law from all who threaten it. 3. Clean up Jefferson City and get our government working again for the people of Missouri.

What would you do to improve the office you seek?

Jefferson City politicians have delivered failure and embarrassment, trading favors with special interests rather than standing up for our liberties.

I will create units in the office dedicated to stopping public corruption and fighting federal overreach. And plaintiffs’ firms will not get rich on taxpayer money providing legal services the office exists to perform.

Name: Teresa Hensley Pa r t y : Democrat We b s i t e : w w w . Te r e saHensley. com Public Elected Offices Held: Prosecutor, Cass County, 2005-2010 Highest post-secondary education: J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City Incumbent: No What are your top three priorities for Missouri? Work with organizations around the state to seek best practices in handling sexual assault, domestic violence and child sex abuse cases. Do training with officials and staff at every level to ensure and understand the significance of the Sunshine Law. Make alternative driving-whileintoxicated, drug, mental health and veterans courts available in all counties and circuits.

What would you do to improve the office you seek?

The next attorney general has the responsibility to bring together opposing groups to address the issues outlined by the Ferguson Commission. Municipal courts, police training and shootings, affordable housing, public education and job opportunities should be addressed by a task force to seek solutions.

My office would bring those groups to the table.

U.S. House of Representatives

US Representative: District 5 N a m e : Emanuel Cleaver II Pa r t y : Democrat Address: P.O. Box 411872, Kansas City, MO 64141

Website: www.cleaverforcongress.com Email: info@cleaverforcongress.com Incumbent: Yes Occupation: U.S. Representative - District 5 Education: Masters of Divinity Have you ever held public elected office before? Yes If yes, office held: U. S. Representative: 2005 to present; Mayor – City of Kansas City, MO; Councilman – City of Kansas City, MO What are your top three legislative priorities? • Increase funding for education and job training • Foster economic development and job creation • Pass a comprehensive long-term transportation bill to address our crumbling roads and bridges and provide for future needs.

What would you do to increase economic and job growth in Missouri? See top legislative priorities Name: Jacob Turk Party: Republican Website: turkforcongress. com

Email: jacob@turkforcongress.com No Response Name: Roy Welborn Party: Libertarian Address: 4911 Walrond, Kansas City, MO 64140 Email: sedaliatech@ gmail.com No Response Name: Mike Diel Party: Green No Response

Missouri State Senate

State Senate: District 7 Name: Jason Holsman Party: Democrat Website: jasonholsman.com Email: info@jasonholsman.com No Response Name: Jeanne Bojarski Party: Libertarian Email: jeanne.bojarski@ gmail.com No Response State Senate: District 9 Name: Kiki Curls Party: Democrat Address: 4609 Paseo Blvd., Ste. 107, Kansas City, MO 64110 No Response State Senate: District 11 Name: John Joseph Rizzo

Party: Democrat Address: 315 N. Chelsea Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64123 Website: rizzoforsenate. com Email: John@JohnRizzo. org Incumbent: Yes Occupation: State Representative – 19 District, State of Missouri Education: Rockhurst University Graduate, Political Science and English Degrees Have you ever held public elected office before? Yes If yes, office held: State Representative: Jan. 2011 to present What are your top three legislative priorities?

• Protecting working families – Working families are under constant attacks and the best thing we can do for the foreseeable future is to continue to thwart these attacks like we have in the past. • Crime – I will work with the Jackson County Prosecutor like I have for years to ask her what works best for not just putting people in jail but also rehabilitating people and making them productive members of society. • Education – I will work to fully fund the foundation formula as well as continue to work on Early Childhood Education to make sure that all kids are on a level playing field when they start kindergarten.

What would you do to increase economic and job growth in Missouri? The first thing that we can do to grow our economy is to repair and improve our highways, roads and bridges. For years our roads have been neglected and we can create jobs as well as create a better environment for transporting goods. We should also continue to look into technical training to have a ready workforce to attract business.

Name: Brent Thurston Lasater

Party: Republican Address: 19812 E 17 Terr N., Independence, MO 64056 Website: brentlasaterforsenate.vpweb.com Email: lasater07@hotmail. com Incumbent: No Occupation: Driver Education: 11th; Some College Have you ever held public elected office before? Yes If yes, office held: State Representative 53rd District 2010 to 2012 What are your top three legislative priorities? • Making legislation for judges to be elected, not appointed • Advocating for the Veterans/also the disabled • Seeking a fair tax for all Missourians • Making antiprofiling legislation What would you do to increase economic and job growth in Missouri? Seek out tax incentives for business. Work with the city on our blighted areas to make use of what has been left behind. I am a strong believer in our historical structures and would want to preserve them

Missouri House

State Representative: Dist. 21 Name: Ira Anders Party: Democrat Address: 731 N Spring, Independence, MO 64050 Website: iraanders.com Email: ira@iraanders.com Incumbent: Yes Occupation: Retired; Missouri House of Representative Education: Bachelors and Masters of Science in Education, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas Have you ever held public elected office before? Yes If yes, office held: Board of Education, Independence Missouri (2004-2010); Missouri House of Representatives (2010 – Present) What are your top three legislative priorities?

• Achieving and maintaining a top rated public education system • Controlling utility rates while moving to more renewable sources of energy • Providing better health services for all citizens while still reducing costs What would you do to increase economic and job growth in Missouri? • Achieve and maintain a public education system recognized nationally for excellence • Support expanded Community College system to help train and retrain displaced workers • Expand broadband and high speed internet service to all areas of the state Name: Vicki Riley Party: Republican Address: 3321 S. Gateway Blvd., Independence, MO 64057 Email: riley4staterep21@ live.com No Response State Representative: Dist. 22 Name: Brandon Ellington Party: Democrat Website: electellington. com Email: electellington@sbcglobal.net No Response State Representative: Dist. 23 Name: Randy D Dunn Party: Democrat Address: P.O. Box 270022, Kansas City, MO 64127 Website: randyddunn. com Email: randyddunn@ gmail.com Incumbent: Yes Occupation: Managing Partner of Dean & Dunn, LLC,; City Planner for the City of Kansas City, MO Education: Masters in Public Administration Have you ever held public elected office before? Yes If yes, office held: MO State Representative District 23 Jan 2013 - present What are your top three legislative priorities? • Jobs • Education • Economic Development What would you do to increase economic and job growth in Missouri? Provide incentives and/or low to no interest loans for staffing small businesses and hiring veterans, women and unemployed. Provide training in industries of growth.

State Representative: Dist. 27 Name: Richard Brown Party: Democrat Address: P.O. Box 300821,

Kansas City, MO 64130 Website: NA Email: electrichardbrown@gmail.com Incumbent: No Occupation: Public School Secondary Teacher Education: M.A. Communications University of Central Missouri. Currently completing MS in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) at Webster University Have you ever held public elected office before? No What are your top three legislative priorities? • Education • Expanding Medicaid • Reducing Gun Violence What would you do to increase economic and job growth in Missouri? Use existing tax credits to bring business to Missouri and work with potential new employers to specifically locate to my district.

State Representative: Dist. 27 Name: Jerome Barnes Pa r t y : Democrat Address: P.O. Box 413713, Kansas City, MO 64141 Website: barnesforstaterep.com Email: smile4jerome@yahoo.com Incumbent: No Occupation: Retired from USPS as Labor Relations Specialist Education: Studied at Longview Community College Have you ever held public elected office before? Yes If yes, office held: Raytown C-2 School Board 2010-present What are your top three legislative priorities? I will be a voice for Senior Citizens, Public Education, working families and that citizens are treated fairly.

What would you do to increase economic and job growth in Missouri? Push for expansion of Medicaid, Push to fund the formula for education.

N a m e : William E. (Bill) Van Buskirk Party: Republican Address: 7812 Woodson Rd, Raytown, MO 64138 Website: www.facebook. com/BVB4MO Email: bvanbu@comcast. net Incumbent: No Occupation: Retired from Hallmark Cards, also served as a police officer, work part time for Enterprise Rent-a-Car Education: High School, Reserve Police Academy, have taken many computer classes and classes related to Graphic Arts and Law Enforcement.

Have you ever held public elected office before? Yes If yes, office held: Jackson Co. Republican Com: Served 2 year terms to 2016 Alderman Ward IV City of Raytown: In my second 4 yr. term (ends April 2017) What are your top three legislative priorities? • Safety and Security of our citizens • Strong Schools with local Control, • Safeguard our Constitutional Rights • Support our police, firefighters & EMS personnel, keep promises to our senior citizens, support our veterans and military What would you do to increase economic and job growth in Missouri? • Reduce government rules & regulation on business & industry • Keep tax rates at the lowest level possible • Use incentives to bring more business & industry to our state.

State Representative: Dist. 35 Name: Gary L. Cross Party: Republican Address: P. O. Box1737, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 Email: glencross@aol.com No Response State Representative: Dist. 36 Name: Daron McGee Party: Democrat Address: 6305 E. 102 St., Kansas City, MO 64134 Email: votemcgee@gmail. com No Response

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Statewide Initiatives Constitutional Amendment 1

Simple majority required.

Ballot wording: Shall Missouri continue for 10 years the one-tenth of one percent sales/use tax that is used for soil and water conservation and for state parks and historic sites, and resubmit this tax to the voters for approval in 10 years? The measure continues and does not increase the existing sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent for 10 years. The measure would continue to generate approximately $90 million annually for soil and water conservation and operation of the state park system Summary: This tax was established in 1984. If the proposition is passed, the tax would stay in effect 10 more years. Half of the revenue helps fund state parks and historic sites and half supports soil and water preservation programs.

LWV ENDORSES THIS AMENDMENT Upon voter approval, Amendment 1 would renew the existing sales and use tax of 0.1 percent for 10 years. The revenue goes toward conservation efforts designed to “continue to generate approximately $90 million annually for soil and water conservation and operation of the state park system and historic sites. It was automatically referred to the ballot which must be reapproved by the voters every 10 years.

Pros: This legislation has strong support from both parties and both urban and rural areas. Conservation programs would be significantly cut back if it were not passed.

Cons: There is no organized opposition. Those opposed do not like taxes.

Constitutional Amendment 2

Simple majority required.

Ballot wording: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: establish limits on campaign contributions by individuals or entities to political parties, political committees, or committees to elect candidates for state or judicial office; prohibit individuals and entities from intentionally concealing the source of such contributions; require corporations or labor organizations to meet certain requirements in order to make such contributions; and provide a complaint process and penalties for any violations of this amendment? It is estimated this proposal will increase state government costs by at least $118,000 annually and have an unknown change in costs for local governmental entities. Any po-

tential impact to revenues for state and local governmental entities is unknown.

Summary: The measure, which was placed on the ballot through an initiative petition campaign, would bar donors from giving more than $2,600 to a candidate for the Legislature, six statewide elective offices and other offices and from giving more than $25,000 to a political party. The measure would not apply to campaigns for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House. The measure also would bar direct campaign donations by corporations and unions but would allow donations by committees funded by corporate employees or union members. The measure also would attempt to ban the current practice of funneling money through different committees to hide the source of the contributions. Also prohibited would be contributions by foreign interests and companies not legally authorized to do business in Missouri.

Supporters say the amendment would improve campaigns by setting donation limits that can’t be rewritten by the Legislature.

Some critics say the measure doesn’t go far enough in limiting donations. Other opponents say it would unfairly limit some classes of businesses and associations from giving money to campaigns. Other critics contend that limiting contributions amounts to limiting free speech.

LWV ENDORSES THIS AMENDMENT This proposed constitutional amendment was put on the ballot by the initiative petition method, whereby sufficient signatures of voters on petitions were certified by the Secretary of State’s office to qualify for the ballot.

This proposal would establish limits on campaign contributions by individuals or entities to political parties, political committees, or committees to elect candidates for state or judicial office. It prohibits individuals and entities from intentionally concealing the source of such contributions, requires corporations or labor organizations to meet certain requirements in order to make such contributions, and provides a complaint process and penalties for any violations of the amendment.

Pros: This amendment is probably the only way to enact contribution limits that then cannot be overturned by the legislature. It is important that Missouri do something about campaign contributions and this is a start.

Cons: Some groups say that this does not go far enough to control campaign finance problems.

Constitutional Amendment 3

Simple majority required.

Ballot wording: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: increase taxes on cigarettes each year through 2020, at which point this additional tax will total 60 cents per pack of 20; create a fee paid by cigarette wholesalers of 67 cents per pack of 20 on certain cigarettes, which fee shall increase annually; and deposit funds generated by these taxes and fees into a newly established Early Childhood Health and Education Trust Fund?

When cigarette tax increases are fully implemented, estimated additional revenue to state government is $263 million to $374 million annually, with limited estimated implementation costs. The revenue will fund only programs and services allowed by the proposal. The fiscal impact to local governmental entities is unknown.

Summary: The measure would increase the tax on a pack of cigarettes by 60 cents - to 77 cents from 17 cents.

This would occur in 15-centa-year increments over the next four years. The measure also would require smaller off-brand cigarette wholesalers to pay an extra fee of 67 cents a pack - amounting to a total tax hike of $1.27 a pack for such brands. The proposal, which got on the ballot through an initiative petition campaign, would generate $263 million to $374 million a year for early childhood education programs and smoking cessation programs aimed at young people and pregnant women.

Proponents say the programs would improve public health and lead to lower health care costs.

Critics complain that private and parochial schools could get some of the tax money and that an appointed commission would distribute the money.

A competing cigarette tax measure - Proposition A also is on the ballot. If both pass, the Missouri secretary of state’s office says the courts likely would decide which would take effect.

LWV TAKES NO POSITION ON THIS AMENDMENT This measure was put on the ballot by initiative petition, signed by a sufficient number of voters. It would increase the taxes on a pack of cigarettes from 17 cents to 77 cents by 15 cent increments until 2020. It would also impose a fee on wholesalers of 67cents per pack on cigarettes produced by a “non-participating manufacturer” (in other words, the smaller cigarette manufac-

turers who do not currently participate in an earlier lawsuit settlement. At least 75% of the revenue would be devoted to increasing access to early childhood education programs. Around 10 % would go toward grants for Missouri health care facilities, and approximately 5% would be devoted to smoking prevention programs.

There is also a competing tobacco sales tax measure; if both pass, the one with the most votes becomes law.

Pros: Those who support this amendment say that early childhood education is very important and that it is not adequately funded.

Cons: The money generated by the tax could be used to support private and parochial schools, violating the principle of “public money for public schools.” In addition, opponents say the measure lacks strong oversight and places all decisions in the hands of an unelected commission. Some health care groups are opposed as they say it could interfere with stem cell research.

Constitutional Amendment 4

Simple majority required.

Ballot wording: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prohibit a new state or local sales/use or other similar tax on any service or transaction that was not subject to a sales/use or similar tax as of January 1, 2015? Potential costs to state and local governmental entities are unknown, but could be significant. The proposal’s passage would impact governmental entities’ ability to revise their tax structures.

State and local governments expect no savings from this proposal.

Summary: The measure would prohibit a new state sales or use tax on any service or activity that wasn’t taxed in that way as of January of last year.

Proponents, including the Missouri Association of Realtors, want to block efforts in the Legislature to impose taxes on professional services. The measure got on the ballot through an initiative petition campaign.

Opponents say the measure would keep the Legislature from adjusting to the changing economy and jeopardize its ability to fund services.

LWV OPPOSES THIS AMENDMENT This amendment was put on the ballot by initiative petition. It would prohibit a new state sales or use tax on any service or activity that was not subject to a sales or use tax as of January 1, 2015.

Pros: Supporters (including the Missouri Association of Realtors) want to prohibit taxes on professional services.

Cons: This proposal would impact a governmental entity’s ability to revise their tax structures. Putting such in the constitution would not be a “good gov-

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ernment” policy. It could possibly cost the state a significant source of revenue in the future, as public spending for services tends to rise more than the public spending for products.

Constitutional Amendment 6

Simple majority required.

Ballot wording: Shall the Constitution of Missouri be amended to state that voters may be required by law, which may be subject to exception, to verify one’s identity, citizenship, and residence by presenting identification that may include valid government-issued photo identification? The proposed amendment will result in no costs or savings because any potential costs would be due to the enactment of a general law allowed by this proposal.

If such a general law is enacted, the potential costs to state and local governments is unknown, but could exceed $2.1 million annually.

LWV OPPOSES THIS AMENDMENT This amendment was put on the ballot by the Missouri legislature since earlier attempts to mandate a state-issued photo ID for voting was declared unconstitutional in 2006. This proposal empowers the state government to require the presentation of only certain federal or stateissued voter ID at public elections.

Pros: Supporters say that this would prevent voter fraud.

Cons: Opponents say that voter fraud does not exist and that approximately 230,000 Missourians would be disenfranchised by this amendment. In addition, it would cost the state approximately $17 million over three years to implement.

Proposition A

Simple majority required.

Ballot wording: Shall Missouri law be amended to: increase taxes on cigarettes in 2017, 2019, and 2021, at which point this additional tax will total 23 cents per pack of 20; increase the tax paid by sellers on other tobacco products by 5 percent of manufacturer’s invoice price; use funds generated by these taxes exclusively to fund transportation infrastructure projects; and repeal these taxes if a measure to increase any tax or fee on cigarettes or other tobacco products is certified to appear on any local or statewide ballot? State government revenue will increase by approximately $95 million to $103 million annually when cigarette and tobacco tax increases are fully implemented, with the new revenue earmarked for transportation infrastructure. Local government revenues could decrease approximately $3 million annually due to decreased cigarette and tobacco sales.

Summary: The measure would gradually increase the tax on a pack of cigarettes

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by 23 cents between 2017 and 2021 - to 40 cents from 17 cents. The measure also would impose an additional tax on other tobacco products equal to five percent of the manufacturer’s invoice price. When fully implemented, the tax hikes would generate $95 million to $103 million a year for transportation infrastructure projects.

The measure also says these new taxes would be repealed if any other proposed tax or fee increase on cigarettes or other tobacco products is certified to appear on a statewide or local ballot.

The measure, which got on the ballot through an initiative petition campaign, is an alternative to a higher cigarette tax increase contained in Constitutional Amendment 3 also on the Nov. 8 ballot. If both measures pass, the Missouri secretary of state’s office says the courts likely would decide which would become law.

Opponents complain that the measure would not change what they contend is unfair allocation of state road funds and that trucking firms would not pay more to help finance road repairs.

LWV OPPOSES THIS AMENDMENT This measure was put on the ballot by initiative petition. It would increase the current tax of 17 cents per pack of cigarettes by 2 cents every 2 years until 2021 when the total tax would reach 23 cents. It would also tax noncigarette tobacco products 5% of the manufacturer’s invoice price, paid by the seller. Tax revenue would be used to fund transportation infrastructure projects.

Additionally, passage of this measure would repeal these taxes if a measure to increase any tax or fee on cigarettes or other tobacco products is certified to appear on any local or statewide ballot.

Pros: Supporters say that this proposition should pass to defeat the larger tax increase in Amendment 3.

Cons: This would tie the hands of future legislatures to pass fair tax policies.

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CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE IN JACKSON COUNTY County Executive Frank White, Jr. Party: Democrat Stacey Lindgren Party: Green Prosecuting Attorney Jean Peters Baker Party: Democrat Sheriff Mike Sharp Party: Democrat Raymond L Draper Party: Republican

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TribuTe And ThAnk-You To All AmericAn veTerAnS Sunday, november 5 at 2 p.m.

Raytown High Robert B. Atkins Auditorium

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Let’s Take Time to Honor All of Our Veterans And Veterans’ Widows

Join us for this ceremony featuring a fantastic color guard, and presentation of a Memorial wreath in memory of those veterans who have left us

Please Join Us and Bring a Vet

Raytown Mayor Michael McDonough, Missouri Senator Kiki Curls and Representative Rory Rowland will offer words of gratitude to honor our vets. and feature superb performances and highlighting the event with the Kansas City Men’s Chorus directed by Noel Fulkerson and The Raytown Community Symphonic Band directed by Eric Eckhoff.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATED LIBRARY DISTRICT #3 (MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016 Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Board of Trustees of the Mid-Continent Public Library District has called an election, pursuant to Proposition L Resolution, to be held in said County on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.

The official ballot will be substantially in the following form: SAMPLE BALLOT CONSOLIDATED LIBRARY DISTRICT #3 (MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT) SPECIAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016 PROPOSITION L For the purpose of renovating and replacing aging library facilities, enhancing spaces and programming for children and adults, expanding services and collections to serve public demand, and for the general operation of public libraries, shall there be an eight cent tax increase over the thirty-two cent tax per hundred dollars assessed valuation for the Consolidated Library District #3, known as the Mid-Continent Public Library?

YES NO JACKSON COUNTY INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS Using blue or black ink, completely fill in the box next to the question response of your choice like this: Fill in the box completely.

The following is a list of the polling (voting) locations: Pct

Name

Address BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 1

4 6,7,8

Van Horn High School Abraham Mallinson Elementary

1109 S Arlington Ave 709 N Forest Ave

BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 2 1,2 3,4 5 6,7

William Chrisman High School Village Heights Community of Christ Church of Jesus Christ NJRB Summit Grove Community of Christ

1223 N Noland Rd 1009 N Farview Dr 1527 E US Highway 24 411 S Lees Summit Rd

BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 3 1 2 3 4,5 6,7 8 9

East Side Baptist Church St Mark’s United Methodist Church Cler-Mont Elementary Blue Hills Elementary New Hope Baptist Church St Joseph the Worker Church St Joseph the Worker Church BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 4

1 2 3 4 5 6,7 8,9 10

Abraham Mallinson Elementary Independence Academy Campus Open Arms Community of Christ North Independence Library Independence Masonic Temple Trails West Library Cornerstone Community of Christ New Walnut Park Community of Christ

BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 5 5 6 7 8 9

Trinity Presbyterian Church South Independence Library Gudgell Park Community of Christ Gudgell Park Community of Christ Midwest Genealogy Center Library BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

New Walnut Park Community of Christ The Fountains at Greenbriar James Bridger Middle School Glendale Elementary St Matthew's United Methodist Church Beacon Heights Community of Christ East Side Baptist Church BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 7

2 3,4 5,9 6 7 8

Life Connection Church Christ United Methodist Church East 39th Street Community of Christ Noland Road Baptist Church Noland Road Baptist Church Quality Inn & Suites

Midwest Genealogy Center Library Walnut Gardens Community of Christ Midwest Genealogy Center Library Midwest Genealogy Center Library St Paul's Lutheran Church Coventry Estates Baptist Church Country Meadows Baptist Church Country Meadows Baptist Church

Raytown Library St Matthew's Episcopal Church Our Lady of Lourdes Church Raytown Central Middle School Raytown Central Middle School River Christian Fellowship Community Campus First Baptist Church of Raytown Woods Chapel Church Raytown Campus Raytown City Hall Faith Presbyterian Church Spring Valley Baptist Church Southwood Church of the Nazarene Southwood United Church of Christ Southwood United Church of Christ Raytown South High School Raytown South High School

Indian Trails Elementary Indian Trails Elementary Buckner United Methodist Church Ebenezer United Church of Christ Sibley Community Center Buckner Restoration Branch

3883 Blue Ridge Blvd 14506 E 39th St 15006 E 39th St 4505 S Noland Rd 4505 S Noland Rd 4200 S Noland Rd

3440 S Lees Summit Rd 19201 E RD Mize Rd 3440 S Lees Summit Rd 3440 S Lees Summit Rd 17200 E 39th St 17133 E 39th St 4901 Lees Summit Rd 4901 Lees Summit Rd

6131 Raytown Rd 9349 E 65th St 7045 Blue Ridge Blvd 10601 E 59th St 10601 E 59th St 6400 Woodson Rd 10500 E State Route 350 5413 Blue Ridge Cut Off 10000 E 59th St 8301 James A Reed Rd 8801 E 79th St 8201 Raytown Rd 7904 Raytown Rd 7904 Raytown Rd 8211 Sterling Ave 8211 Sterling Ave

24300 E Bundschu Rd 24300 E Bundschu Rd 109 S Hudson St 206 W Old Lexington Rd 206 Front St 2607 N Twyman Rd

PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP 1 2 3,4 5 6 7 8,10

First Baptist Church - Blue Springs Lee's Summit Branch Library Lee's Summit City Hall Gamber Center Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Pleasant Lea Elementary Summit Lakes Middle School

1 2 3,4 5 6 7 8,10 9 11 12 13,14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21,22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30,31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41,42 43,45 44 46,59 47 48 49 50 51 52 53,54 55 56,57 60,61 62

1 2 3,19 4 5,6 7,9 8 10,12 11 13,14 15,23 709 N Forest Ave 16 600 W Mechanic St 17 1021 W College St 18 317 W US Highway 24 20 120 S Pleasant St 21 11401 E 23rd St 22,24 1316 S Osage St 25 1137 S Pearl St 26 27 28 29 1400 W Sheley Rd 30 13700 E 35th St 31 500 E Gudgell Ave 32 500 E Gudgell Ave 33 3440 S Lees Summit Rd 34,35,36 37 38 39 40 1137 S Pearl St 41 2100 S Swope Dr 42 18200 E State Route 78 43,46 2611 S Lees Summit Rd 44 2415 E RD Mize Rd 45 19402 E Holke Rd 47 19901 E State Route 78 48 49 50 51

FORT OSAGE TOWNSHIP 1 2 3,4,5,9 6,10 7 8

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First Baptist Church - Blue Springs Lee's Summit Branch Library Lee's Summit City Hall Gamber Center Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Pleasant Lea Elementary Summit Lakes Middle School Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Summit Lakes Middle School Trailridge Elementary Lee's Summit Baptist Temple The Pavilion at John Knox Village Sun Valley Clubhouse Cedar Creek Elementary Longview Farms Elementary Longview College Recreation Center Winterset Park Community Center First Presbyterian Church Hawthorn Hill Elementary Holy Spirit Catholic Church Holy Spirit Catholic Church Blue River Church of Christ Voy Spears Jr Elementary Woods Chapel Community of Christ Woods Chapel Community of Christ Chapel Lakes Elementary Delta Woods Middle School New Springs Community St Matthew's Lutheran Church The Carlyle Lee's Summit Community of Christ Colbern Road Library Underwood Elementary Richardson Elementary Lee's Summit Christian Church Lee's Summit Christian Church Prairie View Elementary Legacy Park Community Center Highland Park Elementary Grace United Methodist Church Grace United Methodist Church Greenwood Christian Church The Fellowship Greenwood Events Center Blue Springs Baptist Temple Blue Springs Baptist Temple Oak Tree Church Oak Tree Church Oak Tree Church Woodland Elementary New Springs Community

4500 Little Blue Pkwy 150 NW Oldham Pkwy 220 SE Green St 4 SE Independence Ave 615 SE Todd George Pkwy 700 SW Persels Rd 3500 SW Windemere Dr 615 SE Todd George Pkwy 3500 SW Windemere Dr 3651 SW Windemere Dr 2614 NW Chipman Rd 520 NW Murray Rd 301 NW Craigmont Dr 2600 SW 3rd St 1001 SW Longview Park Dr 3801 SW Longview Rd 2505 SW Winter Creek Dr 1625 NW OBrien Rd 2801 SW Pryor Rd 1800 SW State Route 150 1800 SW State Route 150 221 NE Woods Chapel Rd 201 NE Anderson Dr 500 NE Woods Chapel Rd 500 NE Woods Chapel Rd 3701 NE Independence Ave 4401 NE Lakewood Way 1800 NE Independence Ave 700 NE Chipman Rd 1098 NE Independence Ave 1101 NE Independence Ave 1000 NE Colbern Rd 1125 NE Colbern Rd 800 NE Blackwell Rd 800 NE Tudor Rd 800 NE Tudor Rd 501 SE Todd George Pkwy 901 NE Bluestem Dr 400 SE Millstone Ave 2400 SE US Highway 50 2400 SE US Highway 50 601 W Oak St 1601 W Main St 4101 SW State Route 7 4101 SW State Route 7 24400 NE Colbern Rd 24400 NE Colbern Rd 24400 NE Colbern Rd 12709 S Smart Rd 1800 NE Independence Ave

SNI-A-BAR TOWNSHIP

BROOKING TOWNSHIP 1 2 3,4 5,20 6 7 8,13 9 10 11,15 12 14 16 17 18 19

24300 E Bundschu Rd 24300 E Bundschu Rd 109 S Hudson St 206 W Old Lexington Rd 206 Front St 2607 N Twyman Rd

PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP

19901 E State Route 78 603 N Jennings Rd 19009 E Susquehanna Rdg 1911 N Blue Mills Rd 18000 E Lexington Rd 2200 N Blue Mills Rd 2200 N Blue Mills Rd

BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Indian Trails Elementary Indian Trails Elementary Buckner United Methodist Church Ebenezer United Church of Christ Sibley Community Center Buckner Restoration Branch

4500 Little Blue Pkwy 150 NW Oldham Pkwy 220 SE Green St 4 SE Independence Ave 615 SE Todd George Pkwy 700 SW Persels Rd 3500 SW Windemere Dr

First Baptist Church - Blue Springs First Baptist Church - Blue Springs Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church Paul Kinder Middle School Paul Kinder Middle School Brittany Hill Middle School Paul Consiglio Education Center Tri-City Baptist Church Lucy Franklin Elementary The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Timothy Lutheran North Campus Timothy Lutheran North Campus John Nowlin Elementary Valley View High School Harvest Baptist Church of Blue Springs Blue Springs R-4 School Administration Building Parkview Community of Christ Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church Franklin Smith Elementary Colonial Hills Community of Christ Moreland Ridge Middle School William Bryant Elementary Daniel Young Elementary Cordill-Mason Elementary Blue Springs Family YMCA Blue Springs Family YMCA Lake Tapawingo Club House Grain Valley South Middle School Grain Valley South Middle School Grain Valley Community Center Grain Valley Community of Christ First Baptist Church of Grain Valley Grain Valley Community Center Oak Grove Schools - Performing Arts Center Church of Christ of Oak Grove Church of Christ of Oak Grove Oak Grove Schools - Performing Arts Center Oak Grove United Methodist Church Oak Grove United Methodist Church Grain Valley Community of Christ Grain Valley Community of Christ

4500 Little Blue Pkwy 4500 Little Blue Pkwy 3108 SW US Hwy 40 Westbound 3930 SW RD Mize Rd 3930 SW RD Mize Rd 2701 NW 1st St 1501 NW Jefferson St 430 NE Duncan Rd 111 NE Roanoke Dr 601 NE Jefferson St 425 NW RD Mize Rd 425 NW RD Mize Rd 5020 NW Valley View Rd 5000 NW Valley View Rd 901 NW 19th St 1801 NW Vesper Rd 801 SW 19th St 3108 SW US Hwy 40 Westbound 1609 SW Clark Rd 3539 SW State Route 7 900 SW Bishop Dr 1101 SE Sunnyside School Rd 505 SE Shamrock Ln 4001 SW Christiansen Dr 1300 SE Adams Dairy Pkwy 1300 SE Adams Dairy Pkwy 244 Dockside Dr 901 SW Ryan Rd 901 SW Ryan Rd 713 S Main St 32901 E Pink Hill Rd 207 W Walnut St 713 S Main St 605 SE 12th St 104 SW 6th St 104 SW 6th St 605 SE 12th St 1501 S Harding St 1501 S Harding St 32901 E Pink Hill Rd 32901 E Pink Hill Rd

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP 1,12 2,3,13 4 7,8,14 9 10,11,19 15,16,17, 18

Timothy Lutheran South Campus Lake Lotawana Community United Methodist Church Lake Lotawana Community United Methodist Church Woodland Elementary Yacht Club Lone Jack C-6 School Administration Building New Liberty Baptist Church

301 SW Wyatt Rd 28901 E Colbern Rd 28901 E Colbern Rd 12709 S Smart Rd 71 M St 201 W Lone Jack - LS Rd 32310 E Colbern Rd

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP 1 2 3,4 5,6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Grandview Community of Christ Grandview Middle School Grandview Branch Library Grandview Assembly Instructional Service Center Southview Christian Church Holy Trinity Lutheran Church St Matthew Presbyterian Church The View Belvidere Elementary

12600 Byars Rd 12650 Manchester Ave 12930 Booth Ln 12400 Grandview Rd 13007 10th St 13604 Norby Rd 5901 E 135th St 2217 High Grove Rd 13500 Byars Rd 15200 White Ave

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners has caused its name to be hereunto signed and the official seal affixed this 30th day of August, 2016.

JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS Robert C. Nichols, Jr., Director Tammy L. Brown, Director ATTEST: Colleen M. Scott, Secretary

Mary Ellen Miller, Chairman Colleen M. Scott, Secretary Vacant, Member Michael K. Whitehead, Member

NOTICE OF ACCESSIBILITY FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that, where a regular polling place has limited accessibility, a disabled or elderly voter may be provided an alternative means of casting his or her ballot. Such means may include reassignment to an accessible polling place, curbside voting, assisted voting or voting by absentee ballot. A voter may apply for an absentee ballot in person or by mail, or may have a relative or guardian apply in person on his or her behalf. If an absentee voter is disabled or incapacitated, the notary requirement is waived. In addition, voters requiring assistance may be assisted by a person of the voter's choice.

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION SAMPLE BALLOT NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION SAMPLE BALLOT

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STATE OF MISSOURI JACKSON COUNTY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Notice is hereby given to the registered qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, outside the corporate limits of Kansas City, Missouri, that the General Election will be held in the County of Jackson on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, as certified by the Honorable Jason Kander, Secretary of State, State of Missouri, and Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of the Legislature, Jackson County, Missouri. The polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

JUDICIAL BALLOT

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

MISSOURI SUPREME COURT JUDGE

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 1 Proposed by Article 1V, Section 47(c) Missouri Constitution (SJR 1, 2005)

Shall Judge RICHARD B. TEITELMAN of the Missouri Supreme Court be retained in office?

Yes [ ] No [ ]

TUESDAY, This notice is being published in accordance with Missouri Revised Statute 115.127 and other applicable state statutes. NOVEMBER 8, 2016 The official ballot for the General Election will be substantially in the following form: Notice is hereby given to the registered qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, outside the corporate limits of Kansas City, Missouri, that the General Election will be held in the County of Jackson on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, as certified by the Honorable Jason Kander, Secretary of State, State of Missouri, and Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of the Legislature, Jackson CounFOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT ty, Missouri. The polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

DEMOCRATIC HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON-TIMOTHY MICHAEL KAINE REPUBLICAN DONALD J. TRUMP-MICHAEL R. PENCE The Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners will conduct the election in that LIBERTARIAN GARY JOHNSON-BILL WELD part of Jackson County outside the corporate limits of Kansas City.

CONSTITUTION DARRELL L. CASTLE-SCOTT N. BRADLEY GREEN JILL STEIN-AJAMU BARAKA This notice is being published in accordance with Missouri Revised Statute 115.127 and other applicable state statutes.

FOR U. S. SENATOR DEMOCRATIC JASON KANDER The official ballot for theBLUNT General Election will be substantially in the following form: REPUBLICAN ROY

LIBERTARIAN JONATHAN DINE CONSTITUTION FRED RYMAN GREEN JOHNATHAN MCFARLAND FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT DEMOCRATIC HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON-TIMOTHY MICHAEL KAINE FOR GOVERNOR REPUBLICAN DONALD J. TRUMP-MICHAEL R. PENCE DEMOCRATIC CHRIS KOSTER LIBERTARIAN GARY JOHNSON-BILL WELD REPUBLICAN ERIC GREITENS CONSTITUTION DARRELL L. CASTLE-SCOTT N. BRADLEY LIBERTARIAN CISSE W SPRAGINS GREEN JILL STEIN-AJAMU BARAKA GREEN DON FITZ INDEPENDENT LESTER BENTON (LES) TURILLI, JR. FOR U. S. SENATOR DEMOCRATIC JASON KANDER FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR REPUBLICAN ROY BLUNT DEMOCRATIC RUSS CARNAHAN LIBERTARIAN JONATHAN DINE REPUBLICAN MIKE PARSON CONSTITUTION FRED RYMAN LIBERTARIAN STEVEN R. HEDRICK GREEN JOHNATHAN MCFARLAND GREEN JENNIFER LEACH FOR SECRETARY GOVERNOR OF STATE FOR DEMOCRATIC CHRIS KOSTER DEMOCRATIC ROBIN SMITH REPUBLICAN ERIC GREITENS REPUBLICAN JOHN (JAY) ASHCROFT LIBERTARIAN CISSE W SPRAGINS LIBERTARIAN CHRIS MORRILL GREEN DON FITZ INDEPENDENT LESTER BENTON (LES) TURILLI, JR. FOR STATE TREASURER DEMOCRATIC JUDY BAKER FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR REPUBLICAN ERIC SCHMITT DEMOCRATIC RUSS CARNAHAN LIBERTARIAN SEAN O’TOOLE REPUBLICAN MIKE PARSON GREEN CAROL HEXEM LIBERTARIAN STEVEN R. HEDRICK GREEN JENNIFER LEACH FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL DEMOCRATIC TERESA HENSLEY FOR SECRETARY OF STATE REPUBLICAN JOSH HAWLEY DEMOCRATIC ROBIN SMITH REPUBLICAN JOHN (JAY) ASHCROFT FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE LIBERTARIAN CHRIS MORRILL 5TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC EMANUEL CLEAVER II FOR STATE TREASURER REPUBLICAN JACOB TURK DEMOCRATIC JUDYWELBORN BAKER LIBERTARIAN ROY REPUBLICAN ERIC SCHMITT 6TH DISTRICT LIBERTARIAN SEAN DEMOCRATIC DAVIDO’TOOLE M BLACKWELL GREEN CAROL HEXEM REPUBLICAN SAM GRAVES LIBERTARIAN RUSS LEE MONCHIL FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL GREEN MIKE DIEL DEMOCRATIC TERESA HENSLEY REPUBLICAN FOR STATE SENATOR JOSH HAWLEY DISTRICT 7 FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRATIC JASON HOLSMAN 5TH DISTRICT LIBERTARIAN JEANNE BOJARSKI DEMOCRATIC EMANUEL CLEAVER II DISTRICT 9 REPUBLICAN JACOB TURK DEMOCRATIC SHALONN (KIKI) CURLS LIBERTARIAN ROY WELBORN DISTRICT 11 6TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC JOHN JOSEPH RIZZO DEMOCRATIC DAVID M BLACKWELL REPUBLICAN BRENT THURSTON LASATER REPUBLICAN SAM GRAVES LIBERTARIAN RUSS LEE MONCHIL FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE GREEN MIKE DIEL 19TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC INGRID BURNETT FOR STATE SENATOR GREEN VALORIE ENGHOLM DISTRICT 7 20TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC JASON HOLSMAN DEMOCRATIC MIKE ENGLERT LIBERTARIAN JEANNE BOJARSKI REPUBLICAN BILL E. KIDD DISTRICT 9 21ST DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC SHALONN (KIKI) CURLS DEMOCRATIC IRA ANDERS DISTRICT 11 REPUBLICAN VICKI RILEY DEMOCRATIC JOHN JOSEPH RIZZO 22ND DISTRICT REPUBLICAN BRENT THURSTON LASATER DEMOCRATIC BRANDON R. ELLINGTON 27TH DISTRICT FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRATIC RICHARD BROWN 19TH DISTRICT DISTRICT 28TH DEMOCRATIC INGRID BURNETT DEMOCRATIC JEROME BARNES GREEN VALORIE REPUBLICAN WILLIAM ENGHOLM E. (BILL) VAN BUSKIRK 20TH DISTRICT 29TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC MIKE DEMOCRATIC RORY ENGLERT ROWLAND REPUBLICAN BILL E. KIDD 30TH DISTRICT 21ST DISTRICT REPUBLICAN MIKE CIERPIOT DEMOCRATIC IRA ANDERS 31ST DISTRICT REPUBLICAN VICKI RILEY REPUBLICAN DAN STACY 22ND 32ND DISTRICT DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC BRANDON R. ELLINGTON REPUBLICAN JEANIE LAUER 27TH 33RD DISTRICT DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC RICHARD BROWN DEMOCRATIC CHASE LINDER 28TH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN DONNA PFAUTSCH DEMOCRATIC JEROME BARNES 34TH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN WILLIAM (BILL) VAN BUSKIRK REPUBLICAN REBECCA E. ROEBER 29TH DISTRICT DISTRICT 35TH DEMOCRATIC RORY ROWLAND REPUBLICAN GARY CROSS 30TH DISTRICT DISTRICT 37TH REPUBLICAN MIKE CIERPIOT DEMOCRATIC JOE RUNIONS 31ST DISTRICT 53RD DISTRICT REPUBLICAN DAN STACY REPUBLICAN GLEN KOLKMEYER 32ND DISTRICT REPUBLICAN COUNTY EXECUTIVE JEANIE LAUER 33RD DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC FRANK WHITE, JR. DEMOCRATIC CHASE LINDER GREEN STACEY LINDGREN REPUBLICAN DONNA PFAUTSCH 34TH DISTRICTATTORNEY PROSECUTING REPUBLICAN REBECCA ROEBER DEMOCRATIC JEAN PETERS BAKER 35TH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN GARY CROSS SHERIFF 37TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC MIKE SHARP DEMOCRATIC JOE RUNIONS REPUBLICAN RAYMOND L. DRAPER 53RD DISTRICT REPUBLICAN GLEN KOLKMEYER

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Van Horn High School Maywood Baptist Church Abraham Mallinson Elementary Abraham Mallinson Elementary

East Side Baptist Church St Mark’s United Methodist Church Cler-Mont Elementary Blue Hills Elementary New Hope Baptist Church St Joseph the Worker Church St Joseph the Worker Church

Abraham Mallinson Elementary Independence Academy Campus Open Arms Community of Christ North Independence Library Independence Masonic Temple Trails West Library Cornerstone Community of Christ New Walnut Park Community of Christ

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Nowlin Middle School North Rock Creek Korte Elementary Trinity Presbyterian Church South Independence Library Gudgell Park Community of Christ Gudgell Park Community of Christ Midwest Genealogy Center Library

1109 S Arlington Ave 10505 E Winner Rd 709 N Forest Ave 709 N Forest Ave

1223 N Noland Rd 1009 N Farview Dr 1527 E US Highway 24 411 S Lees Summit Rd

19901 E State Route 78 603 N Jennings Rd 19009 E Susquehanna Rdg 1911 N Blue Mills Rd 18000 E Lexington Rd 2200 N Blue Mills Rd 2200 N Blue Mills Rd

709 N Forest Ave 600 W Mechanic St 1021 W College St 317 W US Highway 24 120 S Pleasant St 11401 E 23rd St 1316 S Osage St 1137 S Pearl St

2800 S Hardy Ave 2437 S Hardy Ave 1400 W Sheley Rd 13700 E 35th St 500 E Gudgell Ave 500 E Gudgell Ave 3440 S Lees Summit Rd

BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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New Walnut Park Community of Christ The Fountains at Greenbriar James Bridger Middle School Glendale Elementary St Matthew's United Methodist Church Beacon Heights Community of Christ East Side Baptist Church

1137 S Pearl St 2100 S Swope Dr 18200 E State Route 78 2611 S Lees Summit Rd 2415 E RD Mize Rd 19402 E Holke Rd 19901 E State Route 78

BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 7 1,2 3,4 5,9 6 7 8

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Life Connection Church Christ United Methodist Church East 39th Street Community of Christ Noland Road Baptist Church Noland Road Baptist Church Quality Inn & Suites

3883 Blue Ridge Blvd 14506 E 39th St 15006 E 39th St 4505 S Noland Rd 4505 S Noland Rd 4200 S Noland Rd

BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Midwest Genealogy Center Library Walnut Gardens Community of Christ Midwest Genealogy Center Library Midwest Genealogy Center Library St Paul's Lutheran Church Coventry Estates Baptist Church Country Meadows Baptist Church Country Meadows Baptist Church

QUESTION #3

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Shall Jackson County discontinue applying and collecting the local sales tax on the titling of motor vehicles, trailers, boats, and outboard motors that were purchased from a source other than a licensed Missouri dealer?

Approval of this measure will result in a reduction of local revenue to provide vital services for Jackson County and will place Missouri dealers of motor vehicles, outboard motors, boats, and trailers at a competitive disadvantage with non-Missouri dealers of motor vehicles, outboard motors, boats, and trailers.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS Using blue or black ink, completely fill in the box next to the candidate or question of your choice like this: Fill in the oval completely. VOTE BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT, IF APPLICABLE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners has caused its name to be hereunto signed and the INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS official sealoraffixed this completely 24th day offill May, 2016.

Using blue black ink, in the box next to the candidate or question of your choice JACKSON COUNTY BOARD like this: OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS Fill in the oval completely. VOTE BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT, IF APPLICABLE Mary Ellen Miller, Chairman Colleen M. Scott, Secretary Vacant, Member IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Jackson MichaelBoard K. Whitehead, Member County of Election Commissioners has caused its name to be hereunto signed and the Robert seal C. Nichols, official affixed Jr., this Director 24th day of May, 2016.

Tammy L. Brown, Director ATTEST: JACKSON COUNTY BOARD Colleen M. Scott, Secretary OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

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When cigarette tax Constitution increases arebefully implemented, estimated Shall the Missouri amended to prohibit a new additional revenue to state government is $263 million to or $374 million state or local sales/use or other similar tax on any service transaction annually, with limited estimated implementation costs.

The revenue that was not subject to a sales/use or similar tax as of January 1, 2015? will fund only programs and services allowed by the proposal. The fiscal impact toPotential local governmental entities unknown. costs to state and islocal governmental entities are unknown, but could be significant. The proposal’s passage would impact Yes [] governmental entity’s ability to revise their tax structures. State and local No [] governments expect no savings from this proposal.

The proceeds of this tax COUNTY shall be deposited in a special JACKSON Jackson County Anti-Crime Sales Tax Trust Fund, separate from the general fund or any other county funds.

QUESTION #1 Yes [ ] Shall Jackson County continue its anti-crime sales tax, No [ ] commonly known as COMBAT, at the#2rate of one-quarter of one QUESTION cent for a period of nine years for the purpose of promoting and providingShall public safety within Jackson County, the Jackson County, solely for the purposeincluding of establishprevention and treatment of drug abuse and for addiction and the ing a Community Children’s Services Fund the purpose of prevention, investigation, prosecution, and detention of violent providing services to protect the well-being and safety of children criminals drug dealers? and youthand nineteen years of age or less and to strengthen families, be authorized to levy a countywide sales tax of one-eighth of one proceeds of years? this tax shall be deposited in a special cent for aThe period of seven Jackson County Anti-Crime Sales Tax Trust Fund, separate from the general fund or any other county funds. in a manner independThis fund will be transparently administered ent of County government, by a diverse, geographically repreYes [ ] sentative, nine-member citizen board appointed by the County No [ ] Executive, with at least one member residing in each Jackson #2 be solely used to benefit County legislative district.QUESTION Revenues will the residents of Jackson County.

Shall Jackson County, solely for the purpose of establishing [a ]Community Children’s Services Fund for the purpose of Yes providing services to protect the well-being and safety of children No [] and youth nineteen years of age or less and to strengthen families, be authorized to levy a countywide sales QUESTION #3 tax of one-eighth of one cent for a period of seven years?

Shall Jackson County discontinue applying and collecting Thislocal fundsales will be in a manner independthe taxtransparently on the titlingadministered of motor vehicles, trailers, boats, ent of Countymotors government, a diverse, geographically and outboard that werebypurchased from a source otherreprethan nine-member citizen board appointed by the County asentative, licensed Missouri dealer?

Executive, with at least one member residing in each Jackson County legislative Revenueswill will result be solely to benefit Approval district. of this measure in aused reduction of the residents local revenueoftoJackson provideCounty. vital services for Jackson County and will place Missouri dealers of motor vehicles, outboard motors, boats, Yes [trailers ] and at a competitive disadvantage with non-Missouri No [ ] of motor vehicles, outboard motors, boats, and trailers. dealers

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Shall Missouri continue for 10 years the one-tenth of one percent CONSTITUTIONAL sales/use tax that is usedAMENDMENT for soil and water and for state NO. conservation 2 parks and historic sites, and resubmit this taxPetition to the voters for approval in Proposed by Initiative 10 years?

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: measurelimits continues and does contributions not increase the existing sales *Theestablish on campaign by individuals or and use tax entities of one-tenth of oneparties, percentpolitical for 10 years.

The measure would to political committees, or continue to committees generate approximately $90 million annually soil and to elect candidates for state or judicialfor office; water conservation operationand of the state from park system. * prohibitand individuals entities intentionally concealing the source of such contributions; Yes [ ] * require corporations or labor organizations to meet certain No [ ] requirements in order to make such contributions; and * provide a complaint process and penalties for any violations of CONSTITUTIONAL this amendment?

AMENDMENT NO. 2 Proposed

by Initiative Petitionstate government costs It is estimated this proposal will increase by at least $118,000 annually and have an unknown change in costs for Shall the Missouri be amended to: revenues for state local governmental entities.Constitution Any potential impact to establish limits on is campaign and local*governmental entities unknown.contributions by individuals or entities to political parties, political committees, or committees to elect candidates for state or judicial office; Yes [ ] No [ ] * prohibit individuals and entities from intentionally concealing the source of such contributions; * require corporations or labor organizations to meet certain CONSTITUTIONAL requirements AMENDMENT in order to make such NO. 3contributions; and * provide a complaint process and Petition penalties for any violations of Proposed by Initiative this amendment?

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: It estimated thisonproposal will increase state government costs * isincrease taxes cigarettes each year through 2020, at which by at least $118,000 annually and an unknown change point this additional tax have will total 60 cents per packinofcosts 20; for local governmental entities. potential impact to for pack state * create a fee paid byAny cigarette wholesalers of revenues 67 cents per and local governmental entities is unknown. of 20 on certain cigarettes, which fee shall increase annually; and Yes [ ] * deposit funds generated by these taxes and fees into a newly No [ ] established Early Childhood Health and Education Trust Fund?

CONSTITUTIONAL 3 implemented, estimated When cigarette AMENDMENT tax increases areNO. fully

by Initiative Petition additional revenue to Proposed state government is $263 million to $374 million annually, with limited estimated implementation costs. The revenue will Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: fund only programs and services allowed by the proposal.

The fiscal increase taxes on entities cigarettes each year through 2020, at which impact to*local governmental is unknown. point this additional tax will total 60 cents per pack of 20; Yes [ ] * create a fee paid by cigarette wholesalers of 67 cents per pack of 20 on certain cigarettes, which fee shall increase annually; No [ ] and * deposit funds CONSTITUTIONAL generated by these taxes and fees into a newly established Early Childhood NO. Health AMENDMENT 4 and Education Trust Fund? Proposed by Initiative Petition

Shall Jackson County continue its anti-crime sales tax, commonly known as COMBAT, at the rate of one-quarter of one cent for a period of nine years for the purpose of promoting and providing public safety within Jackson County, including the prevention and treatment of drug abuse and addiction and the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and detention of violent criminals and drug dealers?

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 4 Proposed by Initiative Petition DIVISION NO. 12 CONSTITUTIONAL Shall Judge JALILAH OTTO, Associate Circuit Shall the Missouri Constitution be to prohibit a new AMENDMENT NO.amended 6 Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in state or local sales/use or other tax on Assembly any service or transaction Shall Judge JENNIFER M. PHILLIPS, Circuit Judge Proposed by thesimilar 98th General office? that was not subject to a sales/use or similar tax as of January 1, 2015? of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

(Second Regular Session) (SS HJR 53) Yes [ ] Potential costs to state and local governmental entities are unYes [[ ]] No known, but could be significant.

The proposal’s passage would No [ ] Shall the Constitution of Missouri be amended to state that impact voters governmental entity’s ability to revise tax structures.

State and local may be required by law, which may their be subject to exception, to verify DIVISION NO. 28 governments no savings this proposal.

ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGE one’s identity,expect citizenship, and from residence by presenting identification that 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT may include valid government-issued photo identification?

Shall Judge JEFFREY C. KEAL, Associate Circuit Yes [ ] Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in No [ ] The proposed amendment will result in no costs or savings beDIVISION NO. 26 office? cause any potential costs would be due to the enactment of a general law Shall JALILAH OTTO, Associate Circuit allowed by this proposal.CONSTITUTIONAL If such a general law is enacted, the potential Yes [Judge ] AMENDMENT NO. 6 but could exceed $2.1 Judge costs to state and local governments is unknown, No [ ]of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office? million annually. Proposed by the 98th General Assembly (Second Regular Session) DIVISION NO. 29 Mary Ellen Miller, Chairman (SS HJR 53) Yes [ ] Yes [ ] Colleen M. Scott, Secretary No ] No [ ] Shall[Judge JANETTE KAY RODECAP, Associate Vacant, Member Shall the Constitution of Missouri be amended to state that voters Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained Michael K. Whitehead, Member may be required by law, which may be subject to exception, to verify DIVISION NO. 28 in office?

STATUTORY MEASURE one’s identity, citizenship, and residence by presenting identification that may include valid government-issued photo identification?

Shall JEFFREY C. KEAL, Associate Circuit Robert C.NOTICE Nichols,OF Jr.,ACCESSIBILITY Director Yes [Judge ] FURTHER IS GIVEN that, where a reguPROPOSITION A Judge Tammy L. NOTICE Brown, Director No [ ]of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in The proposed amendment will result in no costs or savings belar polling place has limited accessibility, a disabled Proposed by Initiative Petition office?

ATTEST: cause any potential costs would be due to the enactment of a general law or elderly voter may be provided an alternative BLUE TOWNSHIP DIVISION NO. 32 Colleen Scott, thisMissouri proposal. a general means of M. casting hisSecretary or her ballot. Such means may SUB-DISTRICT 5allowed by Shall lawIfbesuch amended to: law is enacted, the potential Yes [ ] costs to state and local governments is unknown, but could exceed $2.1 include reassignment to an accessible polling place, * increase taxes on cigarettes in 2017, 2019, and 2021, at which No ] Shall[Judge ROBERT L. TROUT, Associate Circuit million annually.

1,2 Nowlin Middle School 2800 Sthis Hardy Ave tax will total 23 cents per pack of 20; curbside voting, assisted voting or voting by absentee point additional Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in ballot. A voter may apply for an absentee ballot in 3,4 North Rock 2437 S Hardy Ave * increase the tax paid by sellers on other tobacco products by 5 DIVISION NO.Creek 29 Korte Elementary office?

Yes [ ] person or by mail, or may have a relative or guardipercent manufacturer’s invoice price; 5 Trinity Presbyterian Church 1400 W of Sheley Rd No [ ] * use an apply in person on his or her behalf. If an absenfunds generated by these taxes exclusively to fund trans6 [Judge South Independence 13700 E 35th St Shall JANETTE KAY RODECAP,Library Associate Yes ] tee voter is disabled or incapacitated, the notary portation infrastructure projects; and Circuit Circuit No. 16, be retained ** Judicial Gudgell Park Community of Christ 500 E Gudgell Ave No7 [ ] Judge of 16 Sun Valley Clubhouse 301 NW voters Craigmont Dr requirement is waived. In addition, requiring * repeal these taxes if a measure to increase any tax or fee on in office?

8 ** Gudgell Park Community of Christ 500 ESTATUTORY Gudgell Ave MEASURE 17 SW 3rd a person ofStthe voter's cigarettes orSummit other tobacco products is certified to appear Cedar on Creek Elementaryassistance may be assisted by2600 9 **** Midwest Genealogy Center Library 3440 S Lees Rd NOTICE OF ACCESSIBILITY 18 Longview Farms Elementary 1001 SW Longview Park Dr choice. any local or statewide ballot?

Yes [ ] FURTHER where a Rd reguPROPOSITION A 19 Longview College Recreation Center NOTICE IS GIVEN 3801that, SW Longview BLUE TOWNSHIP No [ ] lar polling place has limited accessibility, a disabled Proposed by Initiative Petition 20 approximately $95 Winterset Park Community Center 2505 SW Winter Creek Dr SUB-DISTRICT 6 State government revenue will increase by or elderly voter may be provided an alternative First Presbyterian Church 1625 NW OBrien Rd million to $103 million annually when cigarette and21,22 tobacco tax increases DIVISION NO. 32 means of casting his or her ballot.

Such means Missouri law to: earmarked 1 ** New Walnut Park Community of Christ are fully Shall 1137 S Pearlwith St be 23 for transportation Hawthorn Hill Elementary 2801 SW Pryor Rd may implemented, theamended new revenue include reassignment to an accessible polling * increase taxes on cigarettes in 2017, 2019, and 2021, at which 2 Judge ROBERTThe FountainsAssociate at Greenbriar 2100 S Swope Dr 24 ** Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1800 SW State Routeplace, 150 infrastructure.

Local government revenues could decrease approximately Shall L. TROUT, Circuit curbside voting, assisted voting or SW voting absentee point additional tax will total 23 cents 25per pack ** 20; Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1800 StatebyRoute 150 3 of Judicial Circuit James 18200this E due State 78 $3 million annually toRoute decreased cigarette and tobacco sales.of Judge No.Bridger 16, be Middle retainedSchool in ballot.

A voter may apply for ballotRd in * increase the tax paid by sellers on other tobacco products by 5 26 Blue River Church of Christ 221an NEabsentee Woods Chapel 4 Glendale Elementary 2611 S Lees Summit Rd office? person or by mail, or may have a relative or guardipercent of manufacturer’s invoice price; Yes [ ] 27 Voy Spears Jr Elementary 201 NE Anderson Dr 5 St Matthew's United Methodist Church 2415 E RD Mize Rd an ofapply in person on his or her If Chapel an absenfunds generated to fund No [ ] * use 28 ** transWoods Chapel Community Christ 500 behalf.

NE Woods Rd Yes 6 [] Beacon Heights Community of Christ 19402 E Holke Rd by these taxes exclusively teeofvoter notary portation infrastructure projects; and 29 ** Woods Chapel Community Christ is disabled or incapacitated, 500 NE Woodsthe Chapel Rd No7 [ ] ** East Side Baptist Church 19901 E State Route 78 requiring * repeal these taxes if a measure to increase on 30,31any tax or fee Chapel Lakes Elementaryrequirement is waived. In addition, 3701 NEvoters Independence Ave assistance may be assisted by4401 a person of the voter's cigarettes or other tobacco products is certified to appear Delta on Woods Middle School BLUE TOWNSHIP 32 NE Lakewood Way choice. any local or statewide ballot?

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DIVISION NO. 6 Yes [ ] Shall[Judge J. DALE YOUNGS, Circuit Judge of No ] Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

DIVISION NO. 8 Yes [ ] No [ ] Shall Judge BRYAN E. ROUND, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

DIVISION NO. 7 Yes [ ] Shall[Judge S. MARGENE BURNETT, Circuit No ] Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

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Yes [Judge ] Shall W. BRENT POWELL, Circuit Judge of No [ ] Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

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CIRCUIT JUDGE Shall Judge DAVID M. BYRN, Circuit Judge of 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

DIVISION NO. 8 Yes [ ] No [ ] Shall Judge BRYAN E. ROUND, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained DIVISION NO. 11in office?

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DIVISION NO. 1 SUPREME COURT JUDGE ShallMISSOURI Judge SANDRA C MIDKIFF, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

Shall Judge RICHARD B. TEITELMAN of the Missouri Yes [ ] Supreme Court be retained in office?

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Yes [Judge ] Shall JOEL P. FAHNESTOCK, Circuit Judge NoJudicial [] of Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

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Shall Missouri continue for 10 years the one-tenth of one percent sales/use tax that is used for soil and water conservation and for state parks and historic sites, and resubmit this tax to the voters for approval in CONSTITUTIONAL 10 years?

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STATE OF MISSOURI The Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners will conduct the election in that part of Jackson County outside the corporate limitsCOUNTY of Kansas City.

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Home for dinner | executive chef: mom

Spinach & cheese stuffed chicken breasts

By Jacqui Duran Our family dinner table deserves delicious food.

Food that we can have a conversation over. We can share our day over, we can talk about things important to us, and take advantage of our time together. All around the world with so many different cultures, traditions, and lifestyles … one thing we all have in common is the family meal. The family dinner table needs to be a priority.

Some of my fondest mem-

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts ories growing up was at the dinner table. The rule in my house: You cannot leave the table until all your dinner is

done. As a child facing lima beans on my plate, this rule was horrifying. I sit here today to tell you that I survived

those lima beans. I even survived the green beans that I used to despise. Kids, there is hope! Nonetheless, those dinners with my younger brother, my mom, and my dad are some of the strongest memories I have.

This recipe combines everything that reminds me of those family dinners. The veggies snuck in, the healthy chicken, and the delicious taste of a home cooked meal.

Let’s dig in!

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, split in half • Bread crumbs This is the same filling used in last week’s column about my stuffed mushrooms recipe. When you make this filling make extra so you create a second meal!

Here’s the filling: • 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained • 1 package cream cheese,

softened • 1 package of mushroom stems, diced finely • 3 cloves of garlic, diced finely • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 1 small handful shredded cheddar cheese To prepare the filling, sauté the diced mushroom stems, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until cooked thoroughly. Add this mixture to the softened cream cheese and thawed spinach. Combine with the shredded cheese.

Cut through the middle of your chicken breasts to split flat. Pound out thinly. Spoon in your filling and wrap the chicken breasts around, and secure the ends with toothpicks.

Take your stuffed

chicken and coat in a light layer of bread crumbs.

I used my grill pan and cooked on all sides until the chicken is cooked completely through. Serve up with your favorite side salad and you have a fully balanced meal.

You can substitute thin steak or even thinly sliced pork chops instead of chicken for a completely different flavor!

Feel great when you serve this meal and make sure to gather the family around your table to create memories. Your family will thank you.

Jacqui Duran lives in Raytown, Missouri with her husband and three children. Jacqui shares her passion for food and cooking on Facebook at www. facebook.com/homefordinner. mom and on her blog at http:// executivechefmom.blogspot. com. Follow her on Instagram @ jduran1313.

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Annual Tribute and Thank You to Our Veterans Nov. 6, 2 pm Robert B. Atkins Auditorium at Raytown High School, 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd.

The multimedia community event will include local dignitaries Mayor Mike McDonough and Representative Rory Rowland, a military color guard, patriotic music by the Raytown Community Symphonic Band and Kansas City Metro Men’s Chorus and an inspirational video that honors the veterans.

Roy L. Cook Roy L. Cook passed away at home Oct. 26, 2016. He was born March 13, 1938, in Hamden, Mo., to Oscar and Ila Porter Cook. He

KC Metro Men’s Chorus Concert Nov. 5, 4 pm Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd.

The Kansas City Men’s Chorus will perform in a free concert. Donations are requested with all proceeds to benefit Shepherd’s Center of Raytown.

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is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty, sons, Dan and Jeff, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, sisters, Twila (Herb) Smith,

For meeting dates and location, call 816-737-9955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Al-Anon Family Group Weekly: Mondays at 7:00 pm Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. (west side door, lower leve) Have you been affected by someone else’s drinking?

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Lila Rogers, Independence, Mo., Frances Asher, Louisville, Ky., brother, Andy (Karen) Cook, Raytown, Mo., and a number of nieces and nephews. He was

tion Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome.

Raytown Arts Council http://raytownarts.org Raytown Community Symphonic Band rehearsals: All musicians welcome!

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He was an owner of Cook Bros. Insulation, Inc., for 32 years. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at 3 p.m. Sat., Beulah

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Eagles overwhelm the Cardinals Raytown South Cardinals played the Grain Valley Eagles at Markland Field at Raytown South in a semifinal game in Class 4 District 6. The visiting Eagles defeated the Cardinals by a score of 35 to 14 to advance to the championship game against Harrisonville.

Photo by R.C. Jones #34 Senior Defender Marcus Brown records a “sack” against the Grain Velley quarterback.

Photo by Omar El-Khatib #4 Junior Running Back Vontrae Booker breaking loose from the Eagle’s defense.

Photo by Omar El-Khatib #34 Senior Defender Marcus Brown breaks though Grain Valley defense

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Photo by R.C. Jones #4 Junior Running Back Vontrae Booker breaks loose for a big gain against the Grain Valley defense.

The 5K Run for Excellence attracted 260 entries for the annual race on Oct. 15.

Ruthelyn Neyhart NEYHART Ruthelyn “Lyn” Neyhart, 71, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016, at Edgewood Manor in Raytown, MO. Lyn was born in Wichita, KS, on March 17, 1945, to Franklin C. and

Rhoda Kathryn Sacks Rhoda Kathryn Sacks, Raytown, Missouri passed

Jerome Jackson Taylor Jerome, 68, of Raytown, Mo., passed Oct. 24, 2016.

Services will be Thurs., Nov. 3, at Graceway, Raytown.

Burial Brooking Cemetery.

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Nellie F. Henry Nellie F. Henry, 90, Raytown, Mo passed Oct. 30, 2016 at her home. Vis 5-7 pm, Wed, Nov. 2 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Funeral 10AM, Thurs Nov 3 at Heartland.

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to Davis Funeral Chapel.

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Shelley Day Shelley Day, 59, Raytown, Mo passed away Oct. 31, 2016. Visitation 6-7 PM, with a memorial service at 7 PM on Fri. Nov. 4, 2016, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133.

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away Friday, October, 28, 2016. She was born November 5, 1920 the youngest child of George W. and Jessie L. Sacks. She lived most of her of her life in the Kansas City area. She worked for Southwestern Bell and retired from the Business Service Department in 1976 with 35 years of service. After retiring from Southwestern Bell she worked several years in the corporate office of Robinson Shoe Company.

Rhoda Kathryn graduated from Potter High School, Potter, Kansas in 1938. She was a member of Glenwood Park United Methodist Church, Independence, Missouri and life member of the Telephone Pioneers. She was an avid reader, loved to play cards and work puzzles.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister Margaret Edith Shrader, a brother James Stanley Sacks and niece Millicent M. Zacker.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 AM, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 with funeral service at 11 AM at Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Round Prairie Cemetery.

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Ruth Ellen (McLeland) Neyhart. She graduated from Raytown High School in 1963. Lyn received a BA in Education from Southwest Baptist University in 1967.

Lyn also obtained Masters and Specialist Degrees from CMSU, Warrensburg. Her entire career was devoted to teaching elementary students in the Raytown School District. She retired in 1997 after teaching for 30 years.

She was a member of the Alpha Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. Lyn was a loving daughter and sister.

She was preceded in death by her parents and survived by two sisters: Kathy Demarest (Richard), of St. Joseph, MO, and Gae Clark (John), of rural Crane, MO. She was a loving Aunt to five nephews and 13 great nieces and great nephews. She will be dearly missed. Graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Arr: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234

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