Latrice Thomas Impeachment Hearing

This coming Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

 at 6:30 pm,

there will be a rare political event at Raytown City Hall.

This is the first time in 76 years since Raytown was incorporated in 1950 that there has been a formal call for impeachment by an elected official. This is an open meeting and the Public is welcome to attend.

We can share the following information with the public with facts of the actions before the Board of Aldermen.

In that election there were three candidates who ran for Ward 3 Alderman. The vote totals were as shown.

MORRIS MELLOY.................….91 VOTES

RYAN MYERS............................138 VOTES

LATRICE THOMAS...............….143 VOTES

The Jackson County Election Board conducted a recount of the ballots. The totals remained the same as the original count. The Jackson County Election Board certified the vote count as accurate and declared Latrice Thomas as winner.

On April 22, 2025 Mayor Michael McDonough swore in Latrice Thomas and four other candidates for the office of Alderman who were elected in the other four wards.

Under Missouri State Law, the only group that can sit in judgment on the question of impeachment is the Board of Aldermen. The Mayor does not have a vote in the decision unless there is a tie vote.

The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 on Tuesday, August 25th, at Raytown City Hall located at 10000 East 59th Street, Raytown, Missouri 64133.


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