Cass Politics

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Raymore Relaxes Firearms Restrictions

J.T. | November 30, 2009

The Raymore City Council passed the first reading of 2 Bills that would loosen restrictions on firearms and allow qualified city council members to carry concealed weapons into meetings.

County Helps Recycle 59 Tons of Waste

J.T. | November 20, 2009

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources applauds the partnership of the Mid-America Regional Council, or MARC, Solid Waste Management District and the Cass County Sustainability Committee, which has resulted in a county-wide recycling program that has diverted more than 59 tons of solid waste from Missouri’s landfills between March 1 and Sept. 30 of this year.

County Says ‘No’ to Salary Increase

J.T. | November 10, 2009

The new salary commission of 2009 discussed the economy, revenue projections, and policy surrounding salaries. They commission voted not to raise the salaries of elected positions.

Pleasant Hill Gets Tough on Leaves

J.T. | November 10, 2009

Pleasant Hill residents who have “yard waste” on the street now face fines of up to $500 and 60 days in jail due to the passing of an amended ordinance recently.

County to Administer H1N1 Vaccine

J.T. | November 9, 2009

The Cass County Health Department will have two H1N1 Flu clinics in the near future.

Woman in Car Struck by Bullet

J.T. | November 9, 2009

A Kansas City woman was driving in rural Cass County last week when she was struck by a bullet, probably fired from at least a mile away by a .30-caliber rifle.

County Approves Ordinance Addressing Dangerous Buildings

J.T. | November 5, 2009

The Cass County Commission has been trying to find a way to cope with buildings and structures throughout the county that have been damaged by fire, wind, or have become so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, or unsanitary that they are unfit for human habitation.

Vote Today!

J.T. | November 3, 2009

Peculiar residents will be voting on 3 issues and Belton residents will have 2 questions.