Jackson County Budget Shutdown Today?!?

This one is below the radar amid a rather exciting week . . . Here's a glimpse at rampant dysfunction that might lead to an early Friday off work for County employees . . . Check-it: 

One the area’s largest local governments has been operating without an approved budget since the previous one expired at the end of 2024. Over the three months since that veto, county business has ground to a halt.

A growing number of county ordinances have been held until the issue is resolved. The county can’t hire umpires for summer softball tournaments or food service for inmates at the county jail. The prosecutor’s office has been unable to distribute public safety sales tax dollars for substance abuse treatment or violence prevention.

The conflict may come to a head April 18, when the legislators’ attorney plans to ask a judge to stop all spending at the county, aside from salaries.

“County services are being withheld,” said County Legislator Megan Marshall, who disagrees with the lawsuit, “but citizens are still paying their taxes.”

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

Gridlock in local government: Jackson County has been operating without an approved budget for months

County Executive Frank White vetoed the Jackson County budget in January, then four county legislators sued him. The county is still at odds three months later.