Jackson County COMBAT Tax Celebrates 30 Years Amid Historic Violence

More to the point . . .

WITH VIOLENT CRIME AT RECORD LEVELS: IS IT FINALLY TIME TO ADMIT THAT JACKSON COUNTY CAN'T TAX IT'S WAY TO PEACE?!?

Here's a more optimistic view from one of our favorite community newspapers . . .

"In 1989, Jackson County became the first jurisdiction in the nation to adopt a tax dedicated to reducing drug abuse and drug-related crime. The county’s voters have since renewed the tax four times, mostly recently in 2016—with overwhelming 73.17% support."

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Jackson County COMBAT celebrates 30 years

Abby HooverManaging Editor Jackson County COMBAT, a tax funded organization that grants money to organizations working to create a strong, safe community for its residents, is celebrating 30 years. The Jackson County Legislature recognized the anniversary with the presentation of a special resolution on Monday, April 24.