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Politics is local

22 Sunday May 2022

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And retail.

John Hart (D) – candidate for Johnson County, Missouri Presiding Commissioner

Last Thursday the Johnson County (Missouri) Democratic Club held their first in-person monthly meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic started over two years ago. The meeting took place outdoors in a park shelter in Warrensburg.

In addition to the usual club business and announcements, local candidates who show up have an opportunity to speak to club members and take questions.

John Hartt, a Democratic Party candidate for Johnson County Presiding Commissioner, showed up. He spoke and took questions.

John Hart (D) has previously served on the county commission.

Experience and institutional memory matter.

He spoke about the nuts and bolts of running the county and the importance of listening to the concerns and opinions of every constituent. He fielded questions that reflected the pragmatic concerns of most county residents – the county budget, the Sheriff’s office, roads and bridges – including paving, road drainage, and the proper use of the right of way.

You know, practical concerns about practical things.

Previously:

Wut? (April 12, 2022)

Wut?

12 Tuesday Apr 2022

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Last Friday:

Diane Norcross Thompson, Johnson County Clerk
April 8 at 6:11 PM

WARRENSBURG, MO, — Johnson County Clerk, Diane Thompson announces that the extended candidate filing period for the Presiding Commissioner of the County Commission seat closed at 5 PM on Friday, April 8, 2022. The following individuals are now candidates for Presiding Commissioner, listed in order by the date and time their declarations of candidacy were received. On the Republican Ticket: Kevin (Beagle) Coleman, Troy A. Matthews, Bob Cochran, Tom Krahenbuhl, Aaron J. Brown and Violet J. Corbett. On the Democratic Ticket: John A. Hart and Matt Swope.

Candidate filing reopened on Tuesday, April 5th pursuant to 115.361(4) RSMo due to the withdrawal of Incumbent Densil Allen who had filed on February 22nd but withdrew on March 29th, which was the last day of the regular filing period. Additionally, Brandon Phelps filed as a candidate on the Republican ticket prior to 5:00 PM on March 29th. Phelps withdrew his candidacy on April 6th during the extended filing period.

The last day for candidates and issues to be certified to the August Primary ballot by the Secretary of State and the County Clerk is May 24, 2022 by 5 PM. A legal notice listing candidates for all races will be published immediately thereafter.

What’s going on here?

Six republican candidates for Presiding Commissioner in Johnson County after the incumbent withdrew?

Johnson, Lafayette, and Saline Counties, Missouri

13 Friday Aug 2021

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Tonight, from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services posted a local alert for Johnson County and 2 other counties.

JOHNSON, LAFAYETTE & SALINE COUNTIES: COVID-19 cases in Johnson (299), Lafayette (256) and Saline (165) have increased in the past 14 days.

Hospitals in the region are seeing resource strain from dramatically increased numbers of COVID-19 patients and hospitalizations. As a result, several hospitals in the region are at or near capacity. Continued disease spread into Northwest Missouri is expected.

The Delta variant, which spreads more easily and poses higher risk of hospitalization than prior variants, is believed to be contributing to the increase. Vaccination continues to be our best tool to move past this pandemic.

Vaccination rates:
– Johnson County: 23.4%
– Lafayette County: 34.5%
– Saline County: 35.8%
Experts say at least 70% – 80% of people need immunity to minimize spread within a community.

COVID-19 Resources
– Vaccines: MOStopsCovid.com
– At Home & Community Testing: Health.Mo.Gov/CommunityTest

Those who choose not to get vaccinated should continue these important public health steps:
– Maintain at least six feet distance from others;
– Wear a mask when appropriate;
– Avoid others that appear to be sick;
– Avoid others if you have COVID symptoms;
– Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue; and
– Wash your hands.
[….]

The DHSS Advisory – August 13, 2021:

A vaccination rate of 23.4%. What could go wrong?

“…You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight…?”

Johnson County, Missouri – COVID-19 – Statistics – January 26, 2021

26 Tuesday Jan 2021

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Today from Johnson County, Missouri Community Health Services:

Note: Numbers for adjacent counties are no longer updated at this site.

Johnson County, Missouri

Cumulative Positive Cases: 4219

Deaths: 34

23 additional cases since yesterday’s report.

Wear a damn mask. And while you’re at it, wear some damn gloves.

Stay Home. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Good luck to us all.
#FlattenTheCurve

Johnson County, Missouri – COVID-19 – Statistics – January 20, 2021

20 Wednesday Jan 2021

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Today from Johnson County, Missouri Community Health Services:

Johnson County, Missouri

Cumulative Positive Cases: 4086

Deaths: 34

136 additional cases since the January 11th report.

Wear a damn mask. And while you’re at it, wear some damn gloves.

Stay Home. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Good luck to us all.
#FlattenTheCurve

Johnson County, Missouri – COVID-19 – Statistics – January 11, 2021

11 Monday Jan 2021

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Today from Johnson County, Missouri Community Health Services:

Johnson County, Missouri

Cumulative Positive Cases: 3950

Deaths: 34

62 additional cases and 3 additional deaths since the January 8th report.

Wear a damn mask. And while you’re at it, wear some damn gloves.

Stay Home. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Good luck to us all.
#FlattenTheCurve

Johnson County, Missouri – COVID-19 – Statistics – January 8, 2021

08 Friday Jan 2021

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Today from Johnson County, Missouri Community Health Services:

Note: Numbers for adjacent counties are no longer updated at this site.

Johnson County, Missouri

Cumulative Positive Cases: 3888

Deaths: 31

121 additional cases since the January 4th report.

Wear a damn mask. And while you’re at it, wear some damn gloves.

Stay Home. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Good luck to us all.
#FlattenTheCurve

Johnson County, Missouri – COVID-19 – Statistics – January 4, 2021

04 Monday Jan 2021

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Today from Johnson County, Missouri Community Health Services:

Note: Numbers for adjacent counties are no longer updated at this site.

Johnson County, Missouri

Cumulative Positive Cases: 3767

Deaths: 30

136 additional cases since the December 28th report.

Wear a damn mask. And while you’re at it, wear some damn gloves.

Stay Home. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Good luck to us all.
#FlattenTheCurve

Johnson County, Missouri – COVID-19 – Statistics – December 28, 2020

28 Monday Dec 2020

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Today from Johnson County, Missouri Community Health Services:

Note: Numbers for adjacent counties are no longer updated at this site.

Johnson County, Missouri

Cumulative Positive Cases: 3631

Deaths: 30

145 additional cases since the December 22nd report.

Wear a damn mask. And while you’re at it, wear some damn gloves.

Stay Home. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Good luck to us all.
#FlattenTheCurve

Johnson County, Missouri – COVID-19 – Statistics – December 22, 2020

22 Tuesday Dec 2020

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Today from Johnson County, Missouri Community Health Services:

Note: Numbers for adjacent counties are no longer updated at this site.

Johnson County, Missouri

Cumulative Positive Cases: 3486

Deaths: 30

33 additional cases since yesterday’s report.

Wear a damn mask. And while you’re at it, wear some damn gloves.

Stay Home. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Good luck to us all.
#FlattenTheCurve

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