Kincaid joins Brown on Co. Ballot

Also, Sherri Plunkett says she will not seek state rep’s post

Jeanette Browning
Citizen Staff

A well-known community figure in Platte County affairs has thrown his hat into the political ring and he isn’t aiming low — Farley resident Bobby Kincaid has registered to run as a Democrat for Platte County Presiding Commissioner.

Kincaid, 72, is a native of Weston and a lifelong Platte County resident. He served with the Army Corps of Engineers for more than 35 years, serving as the Kansas City district engineer. He is president of the Southern Platte County Ambulance District Board and vice president of the Board of Consolidated Public Water Supply District No. 1. He has served on citizen strategic planning teams for Platte County and works with the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Corps of Engineers on various unpaid consulting projects.

“I am running for the people of Platte County, not for myself,” Kincaid said. “I don’t need a job, but I want to give back to the County that has been a great home for me and my family. I believe in open government and I want to help maintain and improve what we have in our County.”

While no other Democrats had registered by press time, Kincaid will most likely face the only Republican currently on the ticket, current District 30 State Rep. Jason Brown, who announced his intent to run within the last few months and officially filed last week.

Only a week into filing for the Aug. 3 primary election, several candidates are already on the ballot, and one expected candidate isn’t. Sherri Plunkett, wife of 2nd District Commissioner Jim Plunkett, last year announced her intention to run as a Republican for District 30 state representative. This week, Plunkett announced due to personal reasons she will not enter the race.

“There are several things that have come up in business since November of last year when I first considered running,” Plunkett said. “At this time, I must focus on our company (JPI Glass) and employees. I am so thankful for the support I have received. I am passionate about reforming government, but at this time I cannot dedicate myself 100 percent to the task of running for office.”

Others have risen to the challenge to file for District 30, however. Lexi Norris of Kansas City has filed as a Democratic candidate, while Nick Marshall of Platte City has registered to run as a Republican.

In District 32, Democratic incumbent Jason Grill has filed for re-election. Park Hill School Board member Ron Schieber will run as a Republican.

In Missouri Senate District 34, where Sen. Charlie Shields will leave office, Democrat Martin Rucker and Republican Rob Shaaf, both of St. Joseph, have filed for election.

Two candidates have also signed on to replace 30-year county collector Donna Nash — Becky Dye has registered as a Democratic candidate, with Sheila Palmer registered as the Republican.

In other County elections, Democrat and incumbent Sandy Krohne has filed for re-election as county clerk; Democrat and incumbent Siobhann Williams has filed for re-election as county auditor; Republican and incumbent Eric Zahnd has filed for re-election as prosecuting attorney; Republican and incumbent and Gloria Boyer has filed for re-election as recorder of deeds.

Filing for the primary closes March 30.