County executive updates legislature on Fort Osage tax‑credit litigation

The County Executive updated the Jackson County Legislature on an ongoing court challenge from Fort Osage School District, saying the district has asked a judge to enter a preliminary injunction to prevent the county from using its tax‑credit program. "Fort Osage School District has asked a court to enter a preliminary injunction to prohibit us from utilizing our tax credit program," the County Executive said.

The executive said the county's position is that the charter authorizes the county executive to correct tax errors and, consistent with a state tax commission order, the practical options are refunds or credits — and the administration considers spreading credits over three years the most fiscally responsible approach. The administration reported an all‑day hearing had been held and said it will await the judge’s ruling. The update did not include a timetable for the court's decision.