New exec talks tax relief for Jackson County residents
County assessor Gail McCann Beatty has been fired
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Jackson County voters choose to elect a county assessor
“By electing our assessor, residents will finally have a direct say in how property is assessed.”
Free Narcan now available at Raytown fire stations
Jackson County Public Health reminds community that overdose reversal medication saves lives.
City ballot issues pass overwhelmingly
By John Sharp The two questions KCMO government put on the November 7 ballot both
Enough! Jackson County voters say no to more county taxes
By Max Goodwin On Tuesday, Jackson County voters decided against adding a use tax for
July 15 “Call to Action” town hall meeting set to discuss increasing property tax assessments
By Tyler Schneider On Saturday, July 15, at 2 p.m. Stacey Johnson-Cosby and others within
County legislator holds public hearing on property assessments
“The goal is for me to make space for folks to share their concerns and impact to these horrific increases.”
A look at the April 4, 2023 election results
By Tyler Schneider Kansas City’s voter turnout hovered just below 14% on April 4, 2023,
“A blessing beyond measure”
“This stretch of I-49 carries about 90,000 cars a day. This project was essential to help with creating more efficient connections to the community.”
Election Recap: Who won, who didn’t
A crop of new candidates head to the general election By Tyler Schneider MO US
A sheriff showdown: A contentious race for Jackson County Sheriff
Forté, Sharp get contentious over Jackson County Sheriff race By Tyler Schneider There’s a not-so-new
Oakwood Country Club’s controversial expansion takes a new turn
“I don’t have a solution yet, but I’ve told everybody on our end to just hang tight and stay calm while we try to work on some other possible solutions that, in the end, might be better for us.” – Ken Block, developer
Now-Demolished Town of New Santa Fe Was the Last Stop West on the Santa Fe Trail
It’s no secret that towns such as Martin City were created after the railroad was laid out and settlement followed. Due to this progression, other towns, including New Santa Fe in Jackson Co., were all but deserted due to this new economic feat.
New Santa Fe was created out of the precursor to the railroad: the Santa Fe Trail.
Got a Problem? Air Them with the City Saturday Morning
Kansas City residents with problems or concerns about city services cSharpJohnan discuss them directly with appropriate city staff from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 22, at Evangel Church, 1414 East 103rd Street, at a problem solving session sponsored by the South Kansas City Alliance.