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Independence School District Drops Lawsuit Over Tax Credits | Topeka News
Jackson County’s tax credit plan has sparked a major showdown with the Independence School District, which has now dropped its lawsuit — mirroring a county settlement in a separate class-action case. The plan offers credits to homeowners hit by steep property assessments in 2023-24 and caps commercial increases for 2025, aiming to ease the burden while preserving school and fire district funding. County Exec Phil LeVota defends it as a smarter alternative to full refunds. Independence’s board president says they’re ready for the financial hit, trusting county leadership — though exact costs…
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