Election
Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Questionnaire: Amy Boxx
Each case is based upon the evidence submitted by law enforcement. I have an ethical obligation to only file charges that are supported by sufficient evidence to obtain a conviction. The evidence and applicable statutes are reviewed to determine what charges can be proven and should be filed.
Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Questionnaire: Andrew Cole
Charging decisions must be based on the evidence and the law, not personal relationships or politics. In determining what offenses to charge, I look at the evidence and whether there is a reasonable likelihood of proving those charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
Barry County Presiding Commissioner Questionnaire: Chad Johnson
I love Barry County. Over the last ten years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve alongside a lot of great people and organizations throughout our communities. I’ve seen firsthand what makes this county special and I want to help protect those things while also helping us prepare for the future.
Barry County Presiding Comissioner Questionnaire: Steve Blankenship
I am running for re election because I care about the future of our county and want to help it to grow and thrive and be a place our kids and grandkids can find good jobs and be able to stay in Barry County and prosper. We can do that by focusing on economic development updating vital infrastructure and maintaining strict fiscal responsibility with our tax dollars.
Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Questionnaire: Amy Boxx
I’ve been serving as the elected Barry County Prosecutor for over 11 years now. The prosecution of criminals is a calling. This is not an easy job and certainly not for the faint of heart. It is vitally important that the prosecutor ensure the judicial process is fair to all involved in the system.
Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Questionnaire: Andrew Cole
I am running for Barry County Prosecuting Attorney because I believe it is time for new leadership in the Prosecutor’s Office. I want to use my experience as a prosecuting attorney to give back and serve the community that raised me.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Preparing for the primaries
Almost everywhere you turn in recent weeks, whether driving through town or navigating the winding roads of southern Barry County, you are sure to see one or more political signs in a yard, intersection or other highly visible place along your drive.
Purdy City Council approves website
The Purdy City Council gave a green light to accepting a website for the city, its first, designed by the GO CAPS program in Monett, during its April 8 meeting.
Challengers file for prosecutor, presiding commissioner
The filing period for the Aug. 4 Primary Election closed on March 31, with two local races and two state races seeing challengers.
11% vote in April 7 election
A total of 2,701 ballots were cast among 23,810 registered voters in Barry County in the April 7 Municipal Election, which saw mixed results among county and municipal issues.
