Boone County assessor seeks outside legal review after contested RFP; commissioners defer decision
Assessor Jennifer Laxley requested permission to hire outside counsel to review an RFP and contracting process after commissioners advanced negotiations on a contract she did not present. Commissioners discussed legal constraints and agreed to first try resolving issues with the county attorney and revisit the matter Dec. 15; no vote approving outside counsel was recorded.
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Jennifer Laxley, the Boone County assessor, raised concerns Dec. 1 about how a recent assessor services RFP and subsequent board actions were handled and asked the commissioners to approve an engagement letter so a third‑party attorney could review the materials.
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