Jackson County Challenges Missouri Tax Commish Despite Objections

The trial is underway and the only thing we know for certain is that the courthouse is moving forward WITHOUT approval from the Legislature. 

In fact . .  . 

CHECK THE QUOTE: LEGISLATOR SEAN SMITH CALLS OUT THE ADMINISTRATION FOR THIS LEGAL FIGHT!!!

For us . . . This pull quote is the most important part of the story that we'll share along with more info:

A court challenge to the Missouri State Tax Commission’s August order to cap Jackson County's 2023 residential property valuations at a 15 percent increase is underway.

The county is attempting to overturn that order . . .

Jackson County Legislator Sean Smith was also in court observing testimony.

“It's extremely frustrating to see the administration challenge this. Our county counsel was directed by a majority in the legislature not to appeal the ruling and to seek to properly enforce the ruling,” he said.

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

Trial begins: Jackson County trying to overturn state order on property tax assessments

A court challenge to the Missouri State Tax Commission's order to cap Jackson County's 2023 residential property valuations at a 15 percent increase is underway.