District Three Fiscal Fight | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 26, 2026 · 1m

Voters in Jackson County’s District Three are gearing up for a pivotal August 4 primary, where Tony Miller and Scott Qualls battle for the Republican nomination, and Dennis Rowland faces Phyllis Hernandez in the Democratic race — all vying to succeed outgoing Rep. Charlie Franklin. With stakes centered on property taxes, fiscal responsibility, and county spending, Miller and Qualls both champion tax reform but differ on tactics — Miller leans into charter changes and executive limits, while Qualls pushes for specific tax cuts and an outside audit. Democrats Rowland and Hernandez bring…