Current Parkville alderman Allyson Berberich has won the race against Democrat and political newcomer Charles McDonald.
Berberich received 53 percent of the vote as opposed to McDonald’s 46 percent.
Berberich, 48, is from Parkville.
Berberich
“I have worked in the corporate world and currently own a small business,” Berberich said during her campaign. “I have also volunteered for community organizations - PTA, HOA, etc.- and served as a volunteer on the City of Parkville Planning and Zoning Commission for four years. I am also an elected official, having been elected as a Parkville Alderwoman in 2023.”
Berberich said she has enjoyed giving back to the Parkville community and would like to widen that to the county level.
“I have lived in Platte County for over 16 years and am raising my family here,” she said. “I would like to help the county continue to flourish and be a great place to live and work.”
She describes herself as a “servant leader” and said she is committed to the betterment of Platte County. She understands local government, budgets and processes and said she strives to be easy to work with.
Her concerns for the county are about economic development, jail overcrowding, public safety, tone and transparency.
“I would like to see the county draw up and implement updated master plans for land use and the park system,” she said. “I will work together with law enforcement to fully understand the issues facing the jail and how those affect public safety and our budget. I will seek to communicate openly with citizens.”