Fri Feb 28 08:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Platte County Commissioner Calls Lawsuit Targeting Children’s Fund “Disgusting”
**Platte City, MO** – Platte County Commissioner Joe Vanover has condemned a lawsuit aiming to overturn the rejection of the Platte County Children’s Service Fund, calling it a wasteful expenditure by the “radical left.” In a statement to KSHB 41, Vanover criticized the use of charitable donations for children’s healthcare, arguing it is a misallocation of funds. He specifically targeted Beacon Mental Health and Feed Northland Kids, alleging they diverted funds intended for children towards a political campaign. Vanover’s comments come amidst controversy surrounding the county’s handling of taxpayer funds, with a previous $80,000 expenditure used to influence voters on a jail tax issue. The lawsuit challenges the county’s decision, prompting Vanover’s strong reaction. The full implications of this dispute and its impact on children’s services remain to be seen. This statement follows other local news including a water boil advisory in Tracy due to water system issues and the resolution of a human resources investigation at Platte County.
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