Assistant chief deputy collector, Platte County; independent candidate for County Collector

Holly Cayer, an independent, is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot for Platte County Collector against Republican Jim Bosch in an open race¹. The Platte County Landmark reports she has 15 years in the Collector's Office and holds the title of assistant chief deputy².

• 15 years in the Platte County Collector's Office, holding the title of assistant chief deputy, per the Platte County Landmark²
• Bachelor's degree in business administration from Missouri Western State University; West Platte graduate and Weston resident for 33 years²
• Helped add the Senior Tax Credit to tax statements and set up an online chat feature for taxpayers²
• Announced in March 2026 that she was running for County Collector². The November ballot lists her as an independent against Republican Jim Bosch¹. The current collector, Sheila L. Palmer³, is not on the ballot¹.