County Commission Freezes Tax Rates By Unanimous Vote
During the Clay County Commission Meeting on September 10th, Eastern Commissioner Luann Ridgeway proposed freezing the county tax rates for 2018 at the current 2017 levels. Presiding Commissioner Jerry Nolte and Western Commissioner Gene Owen voted in favor of the proposal, resulting in a unanimous decision to retain the levies from 2017. The county will continue to move forward with multiple improvement projects addressing deferred maintenance and infrastructure upgrades and is committed to taking on these tasks without raising taxes.
Mental Health
0.0984 per $100 assessed valuation
Developmental Disabilities
0.1180 per $100 assessed valuation
Senior Services
0.0491 per $100 assessed valuation
General
0.0853 per $100 assessed valuation
Road & Bridge
0.0800 per $100 assessed valuation
Park
0.0000 per $100 assessed valuation
Debt Service
0.0000 per $100 assessed valuation
County Statement on Resignation of County Administrator Dean Brookshier
Dean Brookshier submitted his resignation as Clay County Administrator and Chief Budget Officer on July 18, 2018. The Commission accepts Mr. Brookshier's resignation and is thankful for his many years of service to Clay County.
In efforts to safeguard the taxpayers of Clay County against frivolous lawsuits and other litigation,
the County Commission has retained Lowell Pearson, partner at Husch Blackwell LLP, as Lead Counsel.
Clay County Unanimously Approves Payments From Domestic Violence Fund
During Clay County's first Commission Session of 2018, the County Commission unanimously approved payments to Synergy House, Inc.
from the county's Domestic Violence Fund.
Second Recorder of Deeds Office Opening at County Annex
Clay County Recorder of Deeds Katee Porter announces the opening of a satellite office at the
Clay County Annex at 1901 NE 48th St., Kansas City, MO 64118, on Monday, January 4, 2016.
Clay County Commissioners Jerry Nolte, Gene Owen and Luann Ridgeway announce the launch
of a free online Transparency Portal in conjunction with United for Missouri.
United for Missouri and Clay County Commissioners share a common goal to provide
simple means for taxpayers to have immediate and free access to government use of tax dollars.
This will increase access to public information, citizen involvement and government
responsiveness to taxpayer input.
Clay County is the first county in the State of Missouri to launch this type of tool
for members of the public to access open records. The portal is an initial step by Clay
County to promote transparency, improve government accountability and encourage citizen involvement.
Clay County Commission and Sheriff Partner on Emergency Management
Clay County Commissioners Jerry Nolte, Gene Owen and Luann Ridgeway announce
a partnership with Sheriff Paul Vescovo for the Office of Emergency Management.
Sheriff Vescovo was named Emergency Management Coordinator.
Clay County Accepting Camp Ground Reservations Online
Clay County camp ground reservations are open for business. Patrons may now reserve camp sites at Camp Branch and
Crow's Creek Campgrounds and securely pay for their sites online.
Parks personnel will be available from Monday through Friday, 8:00am through 4:30pm to handle issues and questions.
An online form through which patrons can report issues and problems is available 24/7.
