Platte County Presiding Commissioner Scott Fricker and Recorder of Deeds Christopher Wright last week announced their campaigns for re-election. Earlier this year, Fricker had announced he did not plan to run for re-election, and Wright announced a bid for the presiding commissioner’s seat.
In the joint release, Fricker and Wright pledged to “continue their steadfast commitment to protecting taxpayers, promoting fiscal responsibility and safeguarding the interests of Platte County residents.”
According to the release, Fricker has been a tireless advocate for Platte County taxpayers, most recently leading the charge against an unjust mandate from the Missouri State Tax Commission. The Commission’s order to increase residential property assessments by 15% across the board threatens the financial stability of hardworking families, bypasses the traditional, data-driven assessment process, and eliminates taxpayer appeal rights. Fricker has vowed to fight this mandate and has already had productive discussions with Gov. Mike Kehoe about reforming state tax laws and keeping big government out of local issues.
“This is about protecting our residents from arbitrary tax increases imposed by an unelected board,” Fricker said. “We cannot sit back and quietly accept this ruling. It impacts everyone whether they own or rent their home and will be a big burden on Platte County families still dealing with inflation.”
Fricker’s leadership, the release states, is rooted in his years of experience as a successful commercial real estate businessman. This leadership has positioned Platte County as a model of fiscal discipline and public safety.
His re-election campaign will focus on continuing to prioritize low taxes, strong law enforcement, improved parks and roads, and economic growth for Missouri’s fastest-growing county.
Wright is seeking re-election to build on his innovative efforts to protect Platte County homeowners from deed fraud, a growing concern nationwide.
In less than two years in office, Wright has championed a first-in-the-nation free deed protection system along with an instant notification system, allowing residents to sign up and protect their deed and receive email alerts whenever activity is recorded on their property deeds.
“Property deed fraud may not be widespread in Platte County yet, but even one case is too many,” Wright said. “Our program ensures residents can monitor their most valuable
asset-their home. My office is working with multiple states to bring this nationwide to combat property theft.”
With three cases reported last year, Wright’s initiative has already proven its value and provided instant deed fraud evidence to the Platte County Prosecutor’s Office.
According to the release, his re-election will ensure the continued development of this innovative program and modernization of deed retention systems to protect property owners and maintain accurate public records.
Together, both stated they are dedicated to keeping Platte County a great place to live, work and raise a family.
“Their shared commitment to fiscal responsibility, public safety, and resident-focused governance has defined their tenures,” the release states. “The recent fight against the State Tax Commission underscores the importance of electing leaders who will stand up for taxpayers and resist overreach that burdens families. By re-electing Fricker and Wright, Platte County residents can trust that their leaders will continue to protect their homes, wallets, and community values.”