Jackson County Legislature Overwhelmingly Rejects Senior Property Tax Relief Measure

The Jackson County Legislature rejected a measure to provide tax relief for seniors this year in response to significant property assessment increases. The measure was defeated by an 8-1 vote, with concerns raised about the county's ability to implement the relief quickly. The legislature did send a measure to committee to explore potential relief for seniors next year. Many seniors spoke about the hardships they face due to the 2023 assessments, with some experiencing substantial increases in property values. The county assessor acknowledged faults in the assessment process but attributed them to her office rather than the technology provider, Tyler Technologies. There have been calls to revert to 2021 assessments due to the flawed process.