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Alexis Crump - Chief Deputy Clerk
Dec 09, 2023

Commissioner's Statement Regarding Senate Bill 190

Buchanan County Commission Statement on the Homestead Tax Credit (Senate Bill 190)
The Commission has reviewed Senate Bill 190's language with assistance from the County Assessor, Collector, attorneys and professional organizations. Significant ambiguities exist as

Aug 31, 2023

CLOSED LABOR DAY

The Buchanan County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day.

Aug 03, 2023

MEET THE BUCHANAN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK ASHLEY THRASHER

Ashley has a degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Missouri Western State University. Since obtaining her degree, she has worked in various business positions at Hallmark Cards, Boehringer Ingelheim and Mosaic Life Care, prior to taking office as Buchana

Jul 06, 2023

MEET THE BUCHANAN COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS BECKY DUNLAP

Becky began in 2018 serving as Recorder of Deeds. She graduated in 1980 from South Holt High School. She attended Missouri Western State University and Platte College, she graduated in 1982. Prior to becoming the Recorder of Deeds, Becky began her career in 1984 working

Jun 30, 2023

CLOSED MONDAY JULY 3RD & TUESDAY JULY 4TH

The Buchanan County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Everyone have a safe and Happy 4th of July.

Jun 28, 2023

ABSENTEE VOTING

Absentee voting is open for the upcoming August 8th Special Election. No Excuse Absentee begins on Tuesday, July 25th. Absentee Voting ends on Monday, August 7th at 5:00. The County Clerk's office can be reached at 816-271-1412. Ballots can be viewed at www.co.bucha

Jun 23, 2023

COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION ON ROOF AND DOME

The Buchanan County Courthouse roof replacement project is set to begin on Monday, June 26, 2023. The local contractor, Ambrozi Contracting, will begin setting up a perimeter fence and scaffolding and then start tearing off the existing slate tile near the dome. Ther

May 24, 2023

CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

In honor of Memorial Day, Buchanan County Courthouse will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023.

May 05, 2023

EASTERN DISTRICT ROAD & BRIDGE UPDATE

Beginning May 9, 2023, the Eastern District Road & Bridge Department will be starting road maintenance. Currently our budget allows us to chip seal approximately 40 of our 120 miles of chip seal roads putting them on a 3-year rotation. The last couple of years we’

May 04, 2023

MEET THE BUCHANAN COUNTY SHERIFF BILL PUETT

Bill started with the Sheriff’s Office in 1987 as a deputy sheriff and then worked up through the ranks of the Sheriff’s Office until being elected as Sheriff in 2016 and then re-elected in 2020. Bill is currently President for the Missouri Sheriff’s Association. Bill a

May 01, 2023

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES & ELECTRONICS COLLECTION

Household hazardous waste collection & storage as well as electronics collection is available in Buchanan County. The facility only accepts materials during business hours. Hours of operation are the 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 8 am - Noon (May - Oct). Located a

Apr 11, 2023

MEET THE BUCHANAN COUNTY ASSESSOR DEAN WILSON

Meet the Buchanan County Assessor Dean Wilson. Dean graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph, MO and went on to attend Missouri Western. He became a State Certified Real Estate Appraiser in 1999 and opened Wilson Appraisal Services from 2000 to 2013. In 2014

Mar 02, 2023

MEET THE BUCHANAN COUNTY CLERK/ELECTION AUTHORITY MARY BAACK-GARVEY

Meet the Buchanan County Clerk / Election Authority Mary Baack-Garvey

Mary has currently started her 4th term as County Clerk. She started working in the Clerk’s Office in August of 2000. She graduated high school from Bishop LeBlond in 1994 and then graduated

Feb 17, 2023

CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The Buchanan County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of President's Day.

Feb 06, 2023

MEET THE BUCHANAN COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Michelle attended Missouri Western State University where she received degrees in Accounting and Business Management. She continued her education at the University of Missouri-Columbia and obtained her law degree. In 2005 she started working as a public defender and b

Jan 04, 2023

NEW E-FILE ASSESSMENT LIST

Personal property assessment lists have been mailed out. You can bring the form to the courthouse, mail it in or use our new option to E-File your assessment list.

Visit: https://co-buchanan-mo.govbuilt.com/assessors-office

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Dec 27, 2022

BUCHANAN COUNTY OFFERING ONLINE SUPPORT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS

Buchanan County residents have free access to online training and caregiving resources through Trualta. Buchanan County has partnered with Trualta, an online educational tool for family caregivers. This program is an online learning management system that is personali

Dec 16, 2022

MEET THE EASTERN DISTRICT ROAD AND BRIDGE TEAM

Meet the Buchanan County Eastern District team; pictured left to right: Commissioner Scott Burnham, Jerry Gill, DJ Reeves, Eric Gray, Brandon Culver, Jeremy Hartman, Brian Burnet, Chris Roberton Eric Brown, Galen Foster, Nick Viestenz and Phil Ptomey.
The Road and Br

Nov 16, 2022

MEET THE BUCHANAN COUNTY MAINTENANCE TEAM

Meet the Buchanan County Maintenance staff, led by Roger. The maintenance staff performs multiple tasks involving all facets of buildings and grounds maintenance, as well as custodial services of nearly all our County owned properties. Staff members put in the effort

Nov 14, 2022

STORM SIRENS

Buchanan County Emergency Management Director Bill Brinton and Buchanan County Commissioners have started the process to replace 5 storm sirens as well as add a new site. The installation of the 6 sirens will take place in 2023. Going forward the plan is to replace tw

Nov 07, 2022

CLOSED VETERANS DAY

The Buchanan County Courthouse will be closed Friday, November 11, 2022 in observance of Veterans Day.