Unincorporated Jackson County Stays Losing Cleanup In Blue Summit

Sign of the times when it comes to local government and lack thereof . . .

Trash bags, plastic bottles, even an old mattress mark the entrance to a neighborhood fed up with being overlooked.

“It sucks. It really does, especially when we have caught them,” Tracie, Blue Summit resident, said.

Because Blue Summit is unincorporated, it lacks a city government or a dedicated police force. Residents rely on Jackson County for support, but many say the response has been lacking—especially when it comes to one basic thing, lighting.

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