Auditor Fitzpatrick Finds The Assessment Notification Process Used In Jackson County Failed To Comply With State Law

Auditor Fitzpatrick Finds The Assessment Notification Process Used In Jackson County Failed To Comply With State Law

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According to preliminary results released today by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, up to 200,000 homeowners in Jackson County were the victims of a flawed and inadequate assessment process that failed to comply with state law. The State Tax Commission has reviewed…

Sean Smith; Jackson County Legislator comments in response to the Missouri State Auditor’s update on Monday December 18

admin December 18, 2023

Moments ago, we received a copy of the preliminary audit report relating to the 2023 Jackson County Reassessment. In that report the auditor provides a clear and objective view of key deficiencies in the reassessment process. The deficiencies outlined are clear evidence…

36th Annual Shop With A Cop

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December 16, 2023 By Detective Ashley Spring The Lee’s Summit Police Officer’s Association 36th Annual Shop With a Cop event was held on December 11, 2023. This year, the organization sponsored 14 children within the Lee’s Summit School District. This event would…

Raytown Students Receive Free Winter Coats

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December 16, 2023 Student ambassadors from Eastwood Hills Elementary School and Westridge Elementary School accepted more than 25 coat, glove, and hat donations thanks to a partnership with Spire, a natural gas provider. The student ambassadors will help to distribute the donations…

Raytown Chamber Ribbon Cutting: KC Hearing Center

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December 16, 2023 New Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce member, KC Hearing Center, formerly Raytown Hearing celebrated their grand opening with a “Patient Appreciation Day” with a ribbon cutting on November 20. KC Heating Cener is located at 6528 Raytown Road in…

A Buck In The Boots Makes A Difference… Boot Block Returns!

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December 16, 2023 By John Beaudoin The familiar sight of the men and women of the Lee’s Summit Fire Department – boots in hand, a few even donning Santa hats – returns to Downtown Lee’s Summit this week. Members of the Lee’s…

JACKSON COUNTY LEGISLATOR SEAN SMITH DECLARES CANDIDACY FOR CONGRESS

admin December 11, 2023

December 11, 2023 By Ashley Al-Shawish Esteemed Jackson County Legislator Sean Smith has officially announced his candidacy for the United States Congress in the Missouri Congressional 5th District, currently held by Emanuel Cleaver. With a proven track record of leadership, commitment to…

Saint Luke’s East Hospital Named To “U.S. News & World Report” 2024 Best Hospitals For Maternity Care

admin December 9, 2023

“U.S. News & World Report” has named Saint Luke’s East Hospital as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for “U.S. News’” Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. Best Hospitals for…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting

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December 9, 2023 The Lee’s Summit City Council met December 5 to discuss these issues. Mantels and Martinis Day ProclamationMayor Baird issued a proclamation declaring December 7, 2023 as Mantels and Martinis Day. The purpose of the day is to bring awareness…

Mayor Kristofer P. Turnbow Awarded Prairie Chapter’s DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal

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December 9, 2023 On December 2, 2023, Prairie Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Lee’s Summit, MO. presented Mayor Kristofer P. Turnbow of Raymore Missouri, The DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal. Mayor Kristofer Turnbow, Mayor of Raymore, Missouri, has excelled…