County/State

As the discussions around the proposed stadium tax for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs continue to evolve, it is important that the residents of Jackson County are provided with a comprehensive understanding of the current situation and the stakes involved. As…

Jackson County Legislator DaRon McGee (4th District) issued the following statement today. Jackson County Legislator DaRon McGee (4th District) issued the following statement today. As the sponsor of Ordinance 5822 which authorized the April election to give the voters the right to…

Kansas City, Mo  – Megan Marshall, Vice Chair of the Jackson County Legislature, has made a decisive commitment to vote in favor of sustaining the County Executive’s veto of Ordinance 5822. In a statement released today, Marshall outlined her position on the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kansas City, Missouri From the Office of Sean Smith, 6th District Jackson County Legislator Monday January 22, 2024 Today I am pleased to announce that the Kansas City Chiefs, in addition to having recently prevailed over the Buffalo Bills, have…

January 19, 2024 RE:  Veto Override of Ordinance 5822 Dear Residents of Jackson County: Central to the democratic process is the right of voters – not out-of-touch politicians – to make the ultimate decisions on significant issues. By issuing a veto of Ordinance 5822…

Thursday, January 18, 2024 At this time I am willing to uphold the veto of the County Executive.  While I am anxious to put the issue of the Stadium Tax on the ballot for voters to decide, I do have an obligation…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2024 Three County Legislators issue joint statement in support of veto KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has exercised his veto power on Ordinance 5822, a proposal for a substantial sales tax to retain…

Valerie Hartman   Public Information Officer  16th Judicial Circuit  Jackson County, Missouri The judicial offices of the 16th Judicial Circuit in Jackson County will be closed tomorrow, January 9, 2024 for in-person hearings, trials and other court business due to inclement weather.   …