Public Comment Period Friday, April 20th

Clay County will hold a Public Comment Period this Friday, April 20 at 4:00PM at the James S. Rooney Justice Center, Division 5 courtroom. All comments will be shared with the County Commission, and participants will receive follow-up within 24 business hours.

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In Remembrance of Mayor Bill Dane

We are saddened by the passing of Mayor Bill Dane (Kearney, MO) this morning. For the better part of the last two decades, Mayor Dane led his community with passion and resilience. We offer our condolences to family, friends, and the City of Kearney. His efforts will surely result in continued progress and well-being for the city he served.

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Shred-It Event

Shred-it mobile trucks will be on site at Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods, 2601 NE Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64156 on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to noon or until the trucks are at capacity. PLEASE USE THE BARRY ROAD ENTRANCE when attending the event. Residents are encouraged to bring up to 2 bankers or copy paper size boxes of documents for safe and secure destruction.

This event serves as a way to increase public awareness of identity theft, making our communities safer places to live.

Hosted by Clay County Commissioners Jerry Nolte, Luann Ridgeway and Gene Owen.

Proof of residency is not required.

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Clay County Retains Lead Counsel

In efforts to safeguard the taxpayers of Clay County against frivolous lawsuits and other litigation, the County Commission has retained Lowell Pearson, partner at Husch Blackwell LLP, as Lead Counsel.

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Clay County Unanimously Approves Payments From Domestic Violence Fund

During Clay County's first Commission Session of 2018, the County Commission unanimously approved payments to Synergy House, Inc. from the county's Domestic Violence Fund.

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Second Recorder of Deeds Office Opening at County Annex

Clay County Recorder of Deeds Katee Porter announces the opening of a satellite office at the Clay County Annex at 1901 NE 48th St., Kansas City, MO 64118, on Monday, January 4, 2016.

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Clay County Launches Online Transparency Portal

Clay County Commissioners Jerry Nolte, Gene Owen and Luann Ridgeway announce the launch of a free online Transparency Portal in conjunction with United for Missouri.

United for Missouri and Clay County Commissioners share a common goal to provide simple means for taxpayers to have immediate and free access to government use of tax dollars. This will increase access to public information, citizen involvement and government responsiveness to taxpayer input.

Clay County is the first county in the State of Missouri to launch this type of tool for members of the public to access open records. The portal is an initial step by Clay County to promote transparency, improve government accountability and encourage citizen involvement.

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Clay County Commission and Sheriff Partner on Emergency Management

Clay County Commissioners Jerry Nolte, Gene Owen and Luann Ridgeway announce a partnership with Sheriff Paul Vescovo for the Office of Emergency Management. Sheriff Vescovo was named Emergency Management Coordinator.

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Clay County Accepting Camp Ground Reservations Online

Clay County camp ground reservations are open for business. Patrons may now reserve camp sites at Camp Branch and Crow's Creek Campgrounds and securely pay for their sites online.

Parks personnel will be available from Monday through Friday, 8:00am through 4:30pm to handle issues and questions. An online form through which patrons can report issues and problems is available 24/7.

Proceed to the Reservations Web Site

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