US EditionJackson County Executive Frank White Vetoes Recall Election Ordinance
JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, JUL 15 – Frank White Jr. proposes allocating one-third of renewed sales tax revenue to Chiefs stadium renovations, adjusting funding after last year's tax measure failed in Jackson County.
- The US Supreme Court paused a lower court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and planned layoffs of 1,400 employees.
- Farm income projections show a 23% decline in Missouri net farm income by 2026, according to the University of Missouri Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center.
- Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. proposed renewing the three-eighths-cent sales tax, allocating one-third of proceeds to the Chiefs and the rest to health care and public safety.
- Voting on the measure is likely delayed until the next regularly scheduled election, as the Missouri General Assembly would need to act again and create three separate ballot questions.
- Future reassignments will shift student loan oversight to the Treasury Department, as Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon proceed with the layoffs and reallocation of responsibilities.
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‘An attack on the democratic process’: Cleveland Heights mayor attempts to veto his own recall
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Outgoing Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren on Friday tried to use his veto power to thwart the citizen-led effort to recall him from office -- despite the issue having already been approved for the Sept. 9 primary election ballot.
Jackson County Executive Frank White vetoes recall election ordinance
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. announced on Thursday that he has vetoed an ordinance that allowed voters to decide whether to recall him from office. In a statement from the County Executive's Office, White claims that Ordinance 5993 is a "clear" violation of state and federal election laws and believes it disregards election authorities' guidance and serves as an unnecessary waste of nearly $2 million in taxpayer …
Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. vetoes his recall election as residents say 'bench him'
Frank White Jr., a former star second baseman for the Kansas City Royals who won eight Golden Glove Awards during his career, infuriated county legislators and a citizens group with his veto. "Eight Golden Gloves mean nothing!" said the Rev. Dr. Vernon Percy Howard, leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. "Bench Frank White!"
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