Jackson County Property Tax Assessment Showdown Set For Summer

Tax fighter Preston Smith deserves a great deal of credit for keeping his fans & followers informed about the latest developments in an ongoing fight.

Here's the latest note he posted to social media and also sent to our www.TonysKansasCity.com blog community:

AG TRIAL SET FOR D-DAY-6-6-24

A two-day bench trial by a Clay County judge between the Attorney General and Jackson County over their inaccurate and problem-plagued assessment has been set for the downtown Jackson County courthouse.

Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued this statement: “The Court has set a trial date of June 6, 2024 for our case against Jackson County and its illegal assessment scheme for property taxes. This is a huge step in the right direction for all Missourians who have been overtaxed. A court has already found that Jackson County’s assessments ‘failed the citizens,’ were ‘inaccurate,’ and that there was a ‘lack in leadership and preparation of Jackson County officials.’ The evidence in this case is overwhelming, which is why I’m confident in our ultimate success on the merits. My office has put in long hours on this case, and we will not stop until we’ve achieved justice for all Jackson County residents.”

A jury trial against Tyler Technologies has been set for April 2025.

The judge deciding the case, Karen Krauser, was appointed by Jay Nixon in 2012 and was the first judge in Clay County to perform a same-sex marriage.

The judge is requiring that the AG and the County meet for mediation before the trial. Nearly all of the County's motions to dismiss the case have been thrown out, with just one small legal item remaining. It does appear that this trial is going to happen.

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