Will Missouri Tax Commish Roll Back Order Break Jackson County?!?

We'll have more on this but for now we merely look at local arguments regarding economic impact going back and forth. 

The Exec's office warns of massive shortfalls. 

Legislators wisely urge cooperation . . . 

Maybe less cash might mean refocusing on Courthouse priorities over payouts to political allies. 

Here's another peek at the conversation following a ruling from the Missouri State Tax Commission . . .

"The order requires the county to roll back 2023 assessments to either their current level or a 15% increase from the last assessment, whichever is lower. For most taxpayers, that means assessments will be reduced to 2021 or 2022 levels, plus 15%.

"According to the commission’s order, Jackson County did not meet the state requirement to notify, in writing, the majority of property owners whose assessments increased more than 15% from the last assessment that included a physical inspection.

"In a statement, Jackson County Executive Frank White’s office estimated that schools and libraries in the county could immediately lose more than $86 million. Cities and fire districts could lose almost $20 million."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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