Jackson County Property Tax Crisis Cont'd

Here's a tragic but predictable glimpse at a disaster in the making and even more of a burden placed upon local taxpayers . . .

"Visiting the Jackson County Collections Department website for information on your personal property taxes and you're met with a big red, bold message: "Due to a very high volume of calls to the Assessment and Collection Departments we are experiencing issues..."

"Those issues aren't just with the phone lines. Many trying to pay in person or to see about changes are being met with a wait that's hours long."

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

Residents frustrated with long lines to pay property taxes after average 30 percent increase

Jackson County, Missouri, residents are lining up to pay their property taxes before the end of the year. But many are frustrated by more than just their bill. Those lines?