Despite a raucous audience alternating between boos and cheers, and so large the venue had to be moved to another location, Johnson County Commissioners ignored the majority of public feedback and voted overwhelmingly to impose another 6% tax increase on county residents. The Johnson County Post reported commissioners voted 6-1, with only Michael Ashcraft dissenting, […] The post “We are cutting back, why aren’t you?” Johnson County Commission ignores taxpayer concerns, approves 6% ta...| The Sentinel
Did you ever have to settle squabbles coming from the back seat of the car, with kids saying ‘she’s looking at me’ or ‘he started it’? That’s how I felt listening to the August 6 discussion among Leavenworth County Commissioners about setting the date for its revenue-neutral hearing. The entire unfortunate exchange is covered here. […] The post Leavenworth County property tax discussion is a good reminder that elected officials must be leaders appeared first on The Sentinel.| The Sentinel
Even approving the date of a county budget hearing was ensnared in the contentious issues of property tax increases and spending priorities in Leavenworth County, as two commissioners faced off in a tense debate in a recent meeting. With only four of five members present, the commissioners deadlocked 2-2 over approving an August 20th date […] The post War of words between Leavenworth County commissioners Culbertson and Reid over property tax increase appeared first on The Sentinel.| The Sentinel
Property owners should have received their revenue-neutral rate notices by now, showing proposed tax increases for each taxing authority.| The Sentinel
Wyandotte County Commissioners have multiple opportunities to avoid a tax increase.| The Sentinel
Political horse-trading and 2026 election aspirations scuttled major property tax relief.| The Sentinel