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Cole County commissioners split over compliance with State Tax Commission order to adjust assessments
Summary
Cole County commissioners discussed and largely agreed to follow a State Tax Commission order requiring reassessments, but at least one commissioner objected, citing concerns about local authority and fairness. The county faces deadline pressures and a potential loss of parcel payment funds tied to compliance.
Cole County commissioners on Aug. 12 discussed complying with an order from the Missouri State Tax Commission to raise assessed property values in parts of the county and to meet an imminent administrative deadline.
The issue centered on whether the county's Board of Equalization (BOE) should follow the state order and raise values for properties reassessed in 2023. The BOE agreed to comply by voting last week, but one commissioner said at Tuesday's meeting that they voted against the decision and remained opposed.
The county's target deadline to meet the state order was reported as Aug. 23; commissioners also noted that political subdivisions must set levies by Sept. 1 and that published notices must meet a seven-day statutory requirement. Staff said they expect DevNet,…
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