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A feud within the Jackson County Legislature could cost residents millions. It's become a pattern


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, November 29th 2024 at 11:00 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • Two factions within the Jackson County Legislature risk losing federal relief funds because they can't agree on how to spend them. It's the latest point of contention in a consistently difficult relationship between legislators and the county executive.

The article from KCUR discusses the ongoing feud between Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. and the county legislature, which has led to significant financial and operational issues for the county. The conflict has resulted in millions of dollars in costs due to legal battles, stalled projects, and inefficiencies. Key points include the legislature's override of White's vetoes, disputes over budget allocations, and the county's failure to address critical infrastructure needs like the jail and the sports complex. This infighting has not only delayed essential services but also led to a pattern of dysfunction that has persisted for years, with critics arguing that the focus on personal and political battles has come at the expense of effective governance and public welfare.

Read the Full KCUR 89.3 FM Article at [ https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2024-11-29/jackson-county-legislature-feud-infighting-cost-residents-millions-pattern-county-executive ]

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