Fact Check: Jackson County Real Estate Taxes Spike EPIC 70%

This week we learned more about the scope of rising taxes in Jackson County.

Even better . . .

METRO TAX FIGHTERS BREAK DOWN MORE DEETS ABOUT JACKSON COUNTY TAXES RISING AT HISTORIC LEVELS!!!

In the past, Preston Smith has told us it's okay to quote him . . . Why? Because the info he shares is ALWAYS correct, fact-checked and valuable to the entire community. 

Accordingly . . . A helps share perspective on how much locals are REALLY paying in a recent quote along with more helpful info . . .

"Regarding a State Auditor report about Jackson County having a 24.35% increase in taxes . . . 

"That takes into account ALL taxes. If you break out what the increase has been only for real estate taxes, the increase is more than 69% since Gail McCann Beatty became the assessor in 2018. No other county in the state has had to endure what we have under this regime. Attached is a spreadsheet that I put together based on the annual reports from the State Tax Commission."

Check the chart via www.TonysKansasCity.com screencap . . . Click on the image or this link for a bigger, better view . . .

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