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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment for Missouri that would require Jackson County to have an elected county assessor instead of an unelected assessment department. Specifically, the resolution would modify Section 18(b) of Article VI of the Missouri Constitution by removing an existing exemption that previously allowed certain counties with a specific population range (between 600,000 and 700,000 inhabitants) to have an unelected assessor. The amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters at the next general election in November 2026 or potentially at a special election called by the governor. If approved by voters, the change would mandate that the county assessor in Jackson County be directly elected by the public, which would alter the current method of selecting this important local government position responsible for property valuation and tax assessment.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR3&year=2025&code=R