Jackson County BOE Shuts Down Amid Property Tax Assessment Crisis

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JACKSON COUNTY NOW SEEMS UNABLE TO PERFORM BASIC FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT & RETREATS FROM OPERATIONS AMID MISSOURI LEGAL ACTION!!!

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A homeowner called KCTV5 and explained he was told it’s due to the Missouri Attorney General and State Tax Commission lawsuit filed against Jackson County on Tuesday. That lawsuit additionally named the Board of Equalization or BOE as defendants.

In a statement, the county said the Board of Equalization has the authority to set its own schedule.

“The County will continue working with the Board to ensure residents can have their appeal heard and resolved in a timely manner,” a Jackson County spokesperson said.

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