The legislature perfected and adopted Ordinance 6148, granting a conditional-use permit for a 175-foot self-supporting tower at 35601 E. Old Forty Highway after Land Use Committee recommendation and brief discussion about nearby owners' notices; recorded roll-call was "Seven yes, one no, one abstain."

Jackson County — Nov 9, 2026

Legislature approves two rezoning ordinances after Land Use Committee recommendation

Nov 9, 2026

Kratom sales ordinance (6153) sent back for corrections after committee perfection

Nov 9, 2026

Motion to reconsider campaign contribution ordinance recorded; clerk reports mixed roll-call

Nov 9, 2026

Legislature debates and holds ordinance extending moratorium on short-term rental reclassification

Nov 9, 2026

Property Tax

County executive outlines why some taxpayers are getting mailed checks and provides class-action website and deadline

Nov 9, 2026

Veterans

Jackson County Legislature honors veteran-service officer Robert P. Gowans

Nov 9, 2026

Seniors Fund

County executive urges nonprofits to apply for Jackson County Seniors Fund grants; recaps Woktober events

Oct 26, 2026

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What stands out in Jackson County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Jackson County with communities in Missouri or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2025, Jackson County was less favorable than communities in Missouri on alcohol-Related Driving Fatalities.

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