Donna Peyton
2023 - Present
2027
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Donna Peyton (Democratic Party) is a member of the Jackson County Legislature in Missouri, representing District 2 At-Large. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Peyton (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Jackson County Legislature to represent District 2 At-Large in Missouri. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Peyton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Donna Peyton was born in Kansas City, Kansas. Peyton's professional experience includes working as an administrative assistant. She earned a bachelor's degree from Carver Baptist College, Institute & Theological Seminary in 2013.[1]
Peyton has been affiliated with the League of Women Voters, Freedom, Inc., and Macedonia Baptist Church.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Jackson County, Missouri (2022)
General election
General election for Jackson County Legislature District 2 At-large
Donna Peyton defeated John Murphy in the general election for Jackson County Legislature District 2 At-large on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Donna Peyton (D)  | 59.3 | 125,709 |
 | John Murphy (R) | 40.5 | 85,829 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 335 | ||
| Total votes: 211,873 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Jackson County Legislature District 2 At-large
Donna Peyton defeated Zac Sweets and Ryan Meyer in the Democratic primary for Jackson County Legislature District 2 At-large on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Peyton | 64.6 | 37,559 |
 | Zac Sweets | 22.6 | 13,139 | |
 | Ryan Meyer | 12.8 | 7,456 | |
| Total votes: 58,154 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stephanie Burton (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Jackson County Legislature District 2 At-large
John Murphy defeated Bob Stringfield in the Republican primary for Jackson County Legislature District 2 At-large on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Murphy | 65.1 | 22,166 |
| Bob Stringfield | 34.9 | 11,908 | |
| Total votes: 34,074 | |||
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Endorsements
To view Peyton's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
2021
See also: Raytown C-2 School District, Missouri, elections (2021)
General election
General election for Raytown C-2 School District Board of Education (2 seats)
Incumbent Alonzo Burton and Donna Peyton defeated Natalie Johnson-Berry and incumbent Amy Tittle in the general election for Raytown C-2 School District Board of Education on April 6, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alonzo Burton (Nonpartisan) | 26.7 | 1,486 |
| ✔ | | Donna Peyton (Nonpartisan) | 26.6 | 1,479 |
| Natalie Johnson-Berry (Nonpartisan) | 24.2 | 1,349 | |
| Amy Tittle (Nonpartisan) | 21.2 | 1,182 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 74 | ||
| Total votes: 5,570 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Donna Peyton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Peyton's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a single mother, raised by a single mother, I have a lived experience that is a perspective often not heard in our local government. As a union member, I have a deep understanding of, and perspective on, policies that would help every day working families. As a school board member for the Raytown Quality Schools Board of Education, I already have a tremendous amount of experience in dealing with complex and difficult issues of local government, as well as bringing diverse groups of people together in coalitions to solve problems facing all of us. As our Jackson County Legislator, I will put all of those perspectives and skills to use for all of us. I will continually strive to enhance and improve the quality of life for all residents and all neighborhoods.
- Property taxes should be a fair and equitable valuation. We must have a system that protects our seniors and low-income residents. Together, through our taxes, fund our schools, fire districts, our water and library districts. The importance of our property taxes impact the quality of schools which build quality growing communities. Together, our taxes directly impact the direct services we provide. Property taxes should enhance and improve the quality of life for residents. I propose working with the State to develop protections allowing for valuations no greater than 50-60%, as opposed to 90%. Additionally important is an accessible and user-friendly appeal process.
- I want to Identify ways to work in partnership throughout the county to improve infrastructure and development. Joint projects such as the Marlboro Bridge and along 135th Street are evidence of the success of such partnerships. Jackson County areas such as, Levasy and Sibley count on the county for improvements and should continue to do so. There are also areas that serve our county and our cities where we can look to add value, such as along Truman Road and 40 Highway. Investments are needed to enhance and improve the quality of life for all residents. In particular, those neighborhoods that are blighted, neglected and overlooked.
- Ensuring COMBAT dollars go where we need them most so that our neighborhoods and people are safe and thriving, supporting mental health initiatives, working to make property tax payments more accessible with a greater variety of options, making county legislature meetings more accessible to the public at-large, and working with our local communities on resource access and infrastructure projects to make sure our county is ready for our future.
While I am passionate about mental health services, safe neighborhoods and thriving schools, most importantly is being a voice for all residents. I would like our legislature and our legislative meetings to be more available to residents. I would recommend scheduling our meetings at a time that allows more residents to attend. Our public notice of meetings should be more visible to our residents and the meeting notes more available. I want to hear from residents. It is our community that is essential to our planning and our success.
Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement, byJohn Lewis and Mike D'Orso
Listening to constituents and acting in behalf of their interests and concerns. Being a voice for their voice. Conducting oneself with integrity and transparency. Remembering you represent the people's interests. Striving for improvement and quality goverance.
Integrity, honesty, current elected official, understanding of board governance
Knowing the issues. Studying and weighing all aspects of an issue. Being informed and respecting all opinions.
One of inclusion, respect for all residents of Jackson County, improvements to the quality of life for Jackson countians.
Postal Assistant while in high school: 1972-1974
Pass Me Not by Ann Nesby
Seeing and experiencing disparities.
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2021
Donna Peyton did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Crystal Williams |
Jackson County Legislature District 2 At-large 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Raytown C-2 School District Board of Education 2021-2022 |
Succeeded by - |
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