JACKSON COUNTY FAILS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR SENIORS!!!

Legislation passed in Jeff City has yet to take hold in our local enclave.

Check the deets, alleged complications and the vote count so far . . .

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bill 190 in July. The bill took effect Aug. 28.

SB 190 allows counties to enact a provision that basically freezes property taxes for homeowners ages 62 or older who qualify for Social Security retirement. Despite Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. calling for the “immediate implementation and improvement” of the bill in July, Ordinance 5774 failed.

The measure was sponsored by Sean Smith, who was the only yes vote.

County staff members explained the complexities of the law and a necessary application process make it impossible to implement in time for this year's tax bill.

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