Jackson County Assessor Defiant: Will Exec Replace Her After Ruling?!?

Peek behind the curtain here . . .

TKC doesn't want ANYBODY to lose their job in this economy.

Seriously . . . As a basement blogger we have a lot more sympathy and compassion than this snarky & feisty outlet outlet might let on . . .

However . . . Despite our personal feelings . . .

Insiders now question how long Exec Frank White can keep the APPOINTED assessor on staff in the aftermath of a court ruling the DIRECTLY CHALLENGES ASSESSMENT DEPT. PROCEDURES. 

The biggest question from critics . . .

ARE THERE ANY CONSEQUENCES FOR OPERATING IN A MANNER THAT CONTRADICTS MISSOURI COURT RULINGS?!?!? 

There has been an ongoing effort to eliminate the assessor position and change it to an elected office in Jeff City but it has yet to materialize.

In the meantime . . . 

This quote gives more context and the linked report offers another vantage of the ongoing crisis . . .

Jackson County Assessor Gail McCann Beatty said in a statement, “We understand this ruling has caused confusion and concern.”

County officials explain that despite the court’s finding in this case, that same order had previously been ruled unenforceable in a separate proceeding. The inconsistency between rulings highlights the complexity of the situation and underscores why the County says it is carefully determining its next steps.

“Our mission remains what it has always been: to ensure every property is assessed fairly, based on real market data, and in accordance with the law. That commitment has not changed.”

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

Missouri court rules against Jackson County

County officials say they will continue to work with taxing jurisdictions to determine the best path forward.