Attorney General of Missouri, Eric Schmitt, has filed a motion seeking the dismissal of an assessment case in Jackson County. The motion comes after the County Board of Equalization ordered an increase in the value of commercial properties by nearly $13 million. Schmitt argues that the increase was unauthorized and violated state law.
In the motion, Schmitt points out that the County Assessor did not have the authority to revise assessments without a written request from property owners. He also argues that the county commission did not have the power to order the increase without following the proper procedures outlined in the law.
The case stems from a dispute between the county and property owners over the reassessment of commercial properties in Jackson County. The County Board of Equalization ordered the reassessment in response to complaints from property owners about high property taxes. However, Schmitt argues that the board did not have the legal authority to make the changes without following the proper procedures.
Schmitt’s motion seeks to dismiss the assessment case on the grounds that the county commission acted outside of its authority in ordering the increase in property values. He also argues that the reassessment was improper because it was not done in accordance with state law.
The case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by property owners in Missouri when it comes to property assessments and taxes. Schmitt’s motion will now be considered by the court, and a decision is expected in the coming weeks.
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