Jackson County Threatens Tax Hike & Court Fight Against Missouri

And here's where our blog community can share perspective to better inform today's reporting from the Courthouse . . .

THERE'S VERY LITTLE LEGAL PRECEDENT SUPPORTING ARGUMENTS AGAINST MISSOURI REGULATORY AGENCIES!!!

Today there was an effort to ascribe motive, express frustration and even try to win support . . .  

However . . .

Even amid their vow to fight a recent decision, there isn't any hint that the Courthouse has a legit complaint about the recent decision of the Missouri tax commission. 

Local media dutifully carried their words but what's missing is context: This is a losing fight and a stalling tactic. 

Actually . . . 

Team Frank is smart to play for time because their correct when they report that the results of this decision will be disastrous for the Courthouse budget.

However . . . 

In the end, again, disputes in Missouri courts regarding the "politics" of taxing authorities have rarely proven successful. 

Here's a glimpse at the sitch right now . . .

At a news conference Monday morning, county assessor Gail McCann Beatty said one of the issues is that property values have risen sharply because of the strong real estate market.

“Property values in Jackson County have been significantly undervalued for decades,” said McCann Beatty.” Our priority has been focused on correcting these (values).”

County administrator Troy Schulte said the action by the STC does not fix the problem, and ultimately, taxpayers will have to pay more.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

Jackson Co. officials to fight State Tax Commission property tax order calling it "unprecedented" and "unenforceable"

All residential properties whose values increased by more than 15 percent will have to be rolled back to that 15 percent increase level, excluding increases caused by new construction, under the order.

Jackson County claims property tax order was meant to shield Missouri AG from deposition * Missouri Independent

Jackson County officials said they would challenge an order to roll back property valuations after a lawsuit by Missouri's attorney general.

Jackson County says tax assessment rollback order is unconstitutional. What happens now?

Jackson County could face lawsuits from individual taxpayers or local taxing districts, if it fails to challenge the assessment rollback order.

WATCH LIVE: Jackson County leaders address State Tax Commission order regarding assessments

The STC ordered the county to correct the 2023 assessment and ordered increases in valuation be capped at 15% for 2023 and 2024.

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