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Douglas County Commissioner Race Heats Up | Kansas City News
Douglas County’s District One commissioner race is heating up as Democrat Patrick Kelly and challenger Milton Scott battle it out in a winner-takes-all primary. Both candidates agree on tax relief and opposing big industrial projects like data centers, but their paths differ: Kelly, a seasoned educator and commissioner, champions smart budgeting and protecting the Wakarusa River Valley, while Scott, a criminal justice and housing expert, pushes for automatic tax cuts tied to county surpluses and calls for urgent mental health and homelessness solutions. With no general election opposition…
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