Jackson County Assessor Goes to Vote | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Missourians head to the polls August 4 to decide whether Jackson County’s property assessor — currently the only appointed assessor in the state — should become an elected official, as proposed in Amendment 2. This amendment would codify a change already made in Jackson’s own charter, ensuring statewide permanence and setting training standards. Supporters say it boosts accountability, letting voters directly choose someone they trust to handle property valuations fairly — just like in every other county. Though the amendment only affects Jackson County, constitutional changes require…