Platte County, it’s time to stand up for children!

On Monday, December 16, the Commissioners in Platte County Missouri unanimously voted to overturn the results of a county-wide vote to establish a Children's Services Fund, which passed by a popular vote of 56% in the November election.

This decision made by the Commissioners directly contradicts the voices and votes of the people in our county and we need help to fight back and help children!

Platte 4 Kids has already spent over $30,000 in legal fees to get a writ of mandamus to compel the commissioners to put the question on the ballot. Now we need help for the next round of legal battles, that could run as high as $75,000-$100,000.

Safe harbor for those who need it most

The Platte County Children’s Services Fund will make mental health services possible for thousands of children and youth. It will also create jobs. The Fund’s resources will protect the youngest victims of crime, abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and suicide. It provides safe harbor and new beginnings to those who need it most.

It’s money that stays at home to protect our own

The Platte County Children’s Services Fund will make a world of difference not only for kids, but for families, schools, and the places we live. Led by a diverse, independent, citizen-led board, it will make sure that your tax dollars stay at home to help Platte County kids.

Support the Children’s Services Fund of Platte County.

The Fund must be approved by you and your neighbors so that it can get to work. Supporting a small 1/4 cent sales tax levy will enable it to fully operate. It’s a small price to pay — a little over a dime a day for a family of four.

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