Jackson County Open Mic Compromise?!?

A roundup and hope that we can all just get along . . . Hint: We can't.

Still, here's a hopeful line and more aftermath reporting . . .

"Despite the indictment, (Jackson County Legislator Sean) Smith says he doesn’t see why leaders couldn’t put any personal differences aside, and LeVota fulfill his appointed term. It expires at the end of the year. A new county executive will be elected in November, as neither LeVota nor McGee ended up running in Tuesday’s Democratic primary.

One of the most important issues for Smith is finalizing tax refunds and a settlement of the class action lawsuit from the 2023 property tax assessments. That matter still needs court approval."

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Residents involved in Frank White recall stand by Jackson County executive after federal charges

Some of the people who gathered signatures to recall former Jackson County Executive Frank White in 2025 stand by the interim executive, even after a federal grand jury indicted him on five charges.

Jackson County leaders split on federal indictment against Executive Phil LeVota

Following a federal bribery indictment against Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota, it's unclear if he'll finish his term in office set to expire at the end of the year. And local leaders are split on their opinion.

Federal charges come weeks after Manny Abarca claimed Jackson County corruption

Before Interim County Executive Phil LeVota was federally indicted for bribery, Manny Abarca claimed he had been offered $10,000 for a vote.

Jackson County legislator surprised by indictment of county executive

Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota made no announcement about his political future Friday, a day after federal investigators unsealed a five-count indictment and he faced a federal judge.

Phil Levota charged in 'scheme' involving DaRon McGee

A federal indictment alleges LeVota offered a candidate a job in exchange for dropping out of the race.

Developing . . .