Jackson County won’t settle lawsuit with fired former assessor, interim exec says

Everyone has a right to sue, and she’s welcome to take this case to a Jackson County jury,” the official said Wednesday.

Manny Abarca will lead Jackson County lawmakers,

Abarca said Monday that his priorities as legislative chair will include strengthening the relationship between the ...

Jackson County executive responds to wrongful termination lawsuit

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Jackson County’s interim County executive, Phil LeVota, is speaking at a press conference today ...

Phil LeVota responds to wrongful termination lawsuit filed by fired Jackson County assessor

Weeks after the former Jackson County assessor, Gail McCann Beatty, filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against local ...

Jackson County prosecutor vaunts high convictions, case filings in annual report

Jackson County prosecutor's report shows big rises in domestic and child filings, high diversion graduation rates and renewed ...
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Frank White Jr. lost his recall vote — but will the election results hold up in court?

Jackson County Executive Frank White talks about his recall election on KCUR's Up To Date on Sept. 5, 2025. Tuesday's election saw 85% of voters supporting the recall of Jackson County Executive Frank ...
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13 people applied to be Jackson County executive. Here’s who they are and what they want to do

The Jackson County Courthouse, where the county legislature meets on Mondays. Legislators soon will appoint an interim county executive. The Jackson County Legislature will appoint an interim county ...