Board discusses outside counsel for assessment appeals and funding responsibility

Mar 25, 2026

The assessor recommended appointing Darren Driscoll (Webster County attorney) as special counsel for assessment appeals; board members debated cost shifts, who pays outstanding Watson & Ryan bills, and a plan to table final funding decisions to the next meeting.

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The conference board reviewed a recommendation that Darren Driscoll of the Webster County Attorney's Office be appointed special counsel to assist with property assessment appeals, with Watson & Bryant PLC and Brett Ryan named as backup counsel for conflicts.

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