Holmes Osborne for Jackson County Executive

Holmes Osborne with his daughters in Branson, Missouri — **Holmes & family** Raising the next generation of Missourians

About Holmes

A financial expert running to fix Jackson County's books.

For 25 years, Holmes Osborne has done the work most politicians can't: reading the fine print, finding the waste, and telling people the truth about money — even when it's inconvenient.

A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and principal of Osborne Global Investors in Lee's Summit, Holmes has spent his career helping families and institutions make sound financial decisions. His commentary has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Motley Fool, and TheStreet, and he has served as an expert witness in financial-ethics cases when straight answers were required.

Holmes currently serves on the Metropolitan Community College Board of Trustees representing Subdistrict 4, where he has worked to keep tuition affordable and ensure every taxpayer dollar reaches the classroom. Raised in a family with deep roots in farming, he carries a working-Missourian's instinct for fairness — pro-labor, anti–Right to Work, and unwilling to be impressed by big titles or bigger spin.

Now, after the 2023 assessment debacle and the historic recall that followed, Holmes is running for Jackson County Executive because the county doesn't need another politician. It needs someone who can actually do the math.

Chartered Financial AnalystCFA charterholder, 25+ yrs experience

BA, FinanceSyracuse University

MCC Board of TrusteesSubdistrict 4, term through 2030

PrincipalOsborne Global Investors, Lee's Summit

Holmes Osborne speaking at a Chamber of Commerce event

Already Serving

A track record of work that matters.

As a sitting trustee on the Metropolitan Community College Board, Holmes has been doing the real work of public service — protecting taxpayers, investing in classrooms, and making sure students leave Jackson County ready to compete.

He's not auditioning for public service. He's already doing it.

Where I Stand

Four priorities. Real plans. No theatrics.

Jackson County government has been making headlines for the wrong reasons. Here is how I will turn that around — with discipline, transparency, and the financial expertise this office has been missing.

Fix the Property Tax Crisis

The 2023 assessment debacle cost families thousands and shook faith in county government. I will demand an independent forensic audit of the assessment process, push for clear public methodology, and work with Jefferson City on the homeowner credits voters were promised.

Hold Stadium Deals Accountable

Any future stadium negotiation must put taxpayers — not team owners — first. That means full transparency on public costs, ironclad return-on-investment standards, and the kind of hard-nosed negotiation a financial analyst is trained for. No sweetheart deals. No back-room handshakes.

Restore Fiscal Discipline

I'll publish a plain-English county budget every resident can read, conduct line-by-line spending reviews, and end the era of surprise overruns and missed financial deadlines. When you trust the numbers, you can trust the government.

Working Families First

From senior tax relief to safe roads and reliable public safety, the county exists to serve people who work for a living. I'll defend workers' rights, oppose Right to Work, and make sure infrastructure dollars reach every part of Jackson County — not just the connected few.

Join the Coalition

Add your name. Stand with Holmes.

This campaign will be built by neighbors, not consultants. If you're tired of opaque assessments, sweetheart stadium deals, and county government that forgets who pays the bills, lend your name. Endorsements from elected officials, labor partners, and community leaders will be listed here as they come in.

Endorse Holmes Osborne

Individuals, organizations, and elected officials — every voice counts. Tell us you're in and we'll be in touch about how you'd like to be listed.

I'm With Holmes

Get Involved

Meet Holmes. Knock doors. Make calls.

Campaigns are won precinct by precinct, conversation by conversation. Here is where we'll be — and how you can help.

★ Public Calendar Coming Together ★

Want Holmes at your meeting, neighborhood, or living room?

The campaign is booking meet-and-greets, town halls, and small-group conversations across Jackson County. If you'd like to host or invite Holmes to an existing event, get in touch — we'll work with you to make it happen.

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Door-knocking, phone banking, data entry, yard-sign distribution — there's a way for everyone to help. Tell us how you'd like to plug in and we'll match you with a role.

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Independent. Underdog. Worth It.

No corporate PACs. No team-owner lobbyists. This campaign is funded by neighbors who want their county back — every dollar going to door-knockers, lit pieces, and primary-day rides to the polls.

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