Jackson County Boosts Homelessness?!?

Despite claims of overwhelming election victory . . . KC Tenants Power haven't penned any brash tweets in July as locals fight for their homes.

Meanwhile, here's a more strident glimpse at the impending drama . . .

A valid observation from a local denizen on the front lines of this EPIC struggle against skyrocketing taxes . . . Here's the word . . .

"If Jackson County wants to make people homeless they've done a good job," said Ryan Gritters, a KC realtor and owner of a four unit apartment complex on Van Brunt Boulevard. "I don't think that's actually what they want, but it is the practical implications of how they're handling this situation."

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

'It's the trickle effect': Tenants fear higher property taxes means higher monthly payments

The deadline for Jackson County residents to appeal their property tax assessment is Monday, July 10. KSHB 41 has talked to homeowners and renters who are scared for what's ahead.

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