This November, Missouri voters will consider Amendment 7. It’s a misleading measure that the Legislature placed onto the ballot to attack local control and limit voters’ freedom in elections. Unfortunately, it’s part of a pattern.

As you prepare to cast your ballot, recognize this measure for what it truly is — an attack on local control and voters' power to hold leaders accountable. "Consent of the governed" requires a system that reflects the will of the people. Don’t let deceptive measures undermine your voice, and keep in mind that this “trick measure” is an attempt to take your freedom away.