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Independence council urges Jackson County to consider commercial property tax relief
Summary
Councilmembers introduced a nonbinding resolution asking Jackson County leaders to develop relief strategies for steep commercial property assessment increases that council members say are straining local businesses.
Councilmember Carlos Perkins introduced a resolution asking Jackson County leaders to work with municipalities on relief for commercial property owners after recent assessment increases.
The resolution would formally request Jackson County to consider providing as much tax relief as possible to commercial property owners and to coordinate with cities and business groups on strategies.
The move comes after public discussion and media reporting about large assessment increases in Jackson County. "As many of you know and have heard and read through the news media ... you've…
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