{ "city": "Jackson County", "state": "Missouri", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/jacksonco/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. 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The body is also reviewing several zoning changes, public safety contracts, and infrastructure funding.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10193_A_County_Legislature_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda_%28Short%29.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10193&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-07-17", "body": "County Legislature", "headline": "Jackson County Legislature to hold closed meeting for confidential legal discussions", "summary": "The Jackson County Legislature will convene a special meeting on July 17, 2026, to hold a closed session for privileged communications with the County Counselor. The agenda includes the introduction of a resolution to authorize the settlement of a legal action following the closed meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10191_A_County_Legislature_26-07-17_Meeting_Agenda_%28Short%29.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10191_M_County_Legislature_26-07-17_JOURNAL.pdf", "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10191&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-07-17", "body": "Finance & Audit Committee", "headline": "Committee considers competitive bidding code changes and police vehicle purchase", "summary": "The Finance & Audit Committee will discuss an ordinance to repeal and replace sections of the Jackson County Code regarding competitive bidding. The body will also consider a resolution to purchase police vehicles for the Sheriff's Office.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10192_A_Finance___Audit_Committee_26-07-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10192&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "County Legislature", "headline": "County Legislature to consider half-cent sales tax for transit", "summary": "The Jackson County Legislature will hold a public hearing on relationships with federal agencies like ICE/DHS, and consider several ordinances, including a proposed half-cent countywide sales tax for public transportation to be placed on the November 2026 ballot. Other items include an ordinance banning officers from concealing faces or badges, a $15.4 million infrastructure funding package, and a $1 million contract for public safety education. Numerous resolutions cover vehicle and equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office, surplus land sales, and a framework for AI/data center facilities.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10190_A_County_Legislature_26-07-15_Meeting_Agenda_%28Short%29.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10190&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "County Legislature", "headline": "Public hearing on $15.4M infrastructure funding with municipalities", "summary": "The Jackson County Legislature is holding a public hearing on Ordinance #6092, which appropriates $15,415,000 for infrastructure projects with municipalities. The agenda also includes a proposed ordinance to put a half-cent sales tax for public transportation on the November ballot, a ban on law enforcement concealing faces or badges, and numerous contracts and land-use changes.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10186_A_County_Legislature_26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda_%28Short%29.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10186_M_County_Legislature_26-07-13_JOURNAL.pdf", "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10186&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee (Ad Hoc)", "headline": "Committee reviews $15.4 million for municipal infrastructure projects", "summary": "The County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee is reviewing Ordinance 6092. This ordinance proposes appropriating $15,415,000.00 to fund infrastructure projects with municipalities within Jackson County. The item is currently under review and awaiting a fiscal note.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10188_A_County_Infrastructure___Strategic_Planning_Committee_%28Ad_Hoc%29_26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10188&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Finance & Audit Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider $1M appropriation for anti-crime education contract", "summary": "The Finance & Audit Committee will consider an ordinance to transfer $1,000,000 from the Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund to create a Public Safety Education Cost Center Fund and authorize a consulting agreement with TJP Strategies, LLC. The contract is for a public safety education campaign. The agenda also lists an unspecified resolution.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10187_A_Finance___Audit_Committee_26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10187&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Justice & Law Enforcement Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider detention center and electronic monitoring contracts", "summary": "The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee will discuss two resolutions awarding contracts: one for automation control products and services at the Jackson County Detention Center, and another for electronic monitoring services for the Sheriff's Community Supervision Office. Both contracts utilize existing competitively bid government cooperative agreements. No final decision is made at this committee meeting; items are forwarded to the full legislature.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10189_A_Justice___Law_Enforcement_Committee_26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10189&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Resolution to award a 12‑month Workday services contract to Remy Corporation", "summary": "The Jackson County Budget Committee will consider a resolution to award a twelve‑month term and supply contract, with one optional twelve‑month extension, for Workday professional services to the Information Technology Department. The contract would be with Remy Corporation of Denver, Colorado, under the terms of State of Oklahoma contract No. SW1025. The agenda lists ordinances and resolutions pending committee action.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10185_A_Budget_Committee_26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10185&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Arts & Culture Committee (Ad Hoc)", "headline": "Committee considers $100,000 in funding for arts and museum events", "summary": "The Arts & Culture Committee is reviewing two resolutions to authorize payments for community programs and celebrations. These items involve funding for a youth arts pilot and a museum gala.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10184_A_Arts___Culture_Committee_%28Ad_Hoc%29_26-07-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10184_M_Arts___Culture_Committee_%28Ad_Hoc%29_26-07-06_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10184&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": "Committee to award contracts for computers, fuel cards, and maintenance services", "summary": "The Public Works Committee will consider resolutions to award twelve-month supply contracts for personal computers to SHI International Corporation and thirty-six-month fuel card contracts to Openlane Technology Corporation. The body will also vote on a $239,121.00 payment for equipment for the City of Buckner and contracts for trailer maintenance, janitorial supplies, and artificial intelligence facility guidelines.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10183_A_Public_Works_Committee_26-07-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10183&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "County Legislature", "headline": "Voters to decide half-cent sales tax for public transportation in November", "summary": "The Jackson County Legislature will consider placing a half-cent sales tax for public transportation on the November ballot, appropriating $15.4 million for infrastructure projects, and a $1 million contract for public safety education consulting. The agenda also covers rezonings, a ban on police concealing faces/badges, and various contracts for county services.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10182_A_County_Legislature_26-07-06_Meeting_Agenda_%28Short%29.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/7/10182_M_County_Legislature_26-07-06_JOURNAL.pdf", "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10182&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Anti-Crime Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider $150,000 transfer for sheriff's school program", "summary": "The Jackson County Anti-Crime Committee will consider an ordinance accepting a $13,022 state grant for the Missouri Western Interdiction and Narcotics Task Force and a resolution transferring $150,000 within the Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund to fully fund the Sheriff's Office's Law Enforcement School Based Initiative (LESBI) program.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10177_A_Anti-Crime_Committee_26-06-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10177&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "County Legislature", "headline": "Legislature to vote on transit tax, police face coverings, and $15M infrastructure funds", "summary": "The Jackson County Legislature will consider a proposed sales tax for public transportation, an ordinance banning police from concealing faces, and a $15.4 million appropriation for infrastructure projects with municipalities. The body will also approve various contracts and resolutions.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10176_A_County_Legislature_26-06-29_Meeting_Agenda_%28Short%29.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10176_M_County_Legislature_26-06-29_JOURNAL.pdf", "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10176&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Finance & Audit Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider selling 15 surplus county-owned parcels", "summary": "The Finance & Audit Committee will consider Ordinance 6098, which would require the Legislative County Auditor to hold a permanent seat on the board overseeing county pension and retirement systems. The committee will also vote on Resolution 22316, declaring 15 county-owned parcels as surplus and authorizing the administration to solicit bids for their sale. A presentation by Monsherry Terrell is also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10181_A_Finance___Audit_Committee_26-06-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10181_M_Finance___Audit_Committee_26-06-29_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10181&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": "County to develop framework for AI and data center facilities", "summary": "The Public Works Committee will consider a resolution to create a framework for the siting and operation of AI and high-capacity data centers. The body will also review a hardware contract and a payment to the City of Buckner.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10179_A_Public_Works_Committee_26-06-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10179&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Budget Committee to debate fiscal policies, consider three contracts including $25,760 for Christmas event", "summary": "The Budget Committee will discuss fiscal policies and legislative budget resolutions. The committee will also consider three resolutions: a 36-month sole-source contract for Workday timeclock hardware and services from Accu-Time Systems for the 16th Circuit Court and county departments; a 12-month contract for Workday professional services from Remy Corporation; and a contract for stage, sound, and lighting for the 2026 Christmas in the Sky event from Sound Check Enterprises at a cost not to exceed $25,760.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10178_A_Budget_Committee_26-06-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10178_M_Budget_Committee_26-06-29_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10178&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Justice & Law Enforcement Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider detention center automation contract", "summary": "The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee is considering a resolution to award a 30-month term and supply contract for automation control products and services at the Jackson County Detention Center to Control Service Company of Lee's Summit, Missouri, under an existing cooperative contract.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10180_A_Justice___Law_Enforcement_Committee_26-06-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10180&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "County Legislature", "headline": "County to consider half-cent sales tax for transit on November ballot", "summary": "The Jackson County Legislature will perfect and consider a series of ordinances, including a proposed countywide half-cent sales tax for public transportation to be placed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, a $15.4 million appropriation for municipal infrastructure projects, and an ordinance prohibiting law enforcement officers from concealing their faces or badges. The agenda also includes zoning changes, a $25,000 park monument contract, and resolutions for computer hardware, detention center controls, and a youth employment pilot program.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10175_A_County_Legislature_26-06-25_Meeting_Agenda_%28Short%29.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10175_M_County_Legislature_26-06-25_JOURNAL.pdf", "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10175&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Jackson County approves contracts for Workday timeclock and professional services", "summary": "The Budget Committee will consider authorizing a thirty-six-month contract for Workday timeclock hardware and support services from Accu-Time Systems and a twelve-month contract for Workday professional services from Remy Corporation.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10163_A_Budget_Committee_26-06-25_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10163&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider contracts for court timeclocks and IT services", "summary": "The Budget Committee will hear outside agency hearings and consider two resolutions authorizing sole-source contracts for Workday timeclock hardware and professional services.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10162_A_Budget_Committee_26-06-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10162&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "County Legislature", "headline": "Legislature to consider half-cent sales tax for transit on November ballot", "summary": "At a no-quorum meeting, the Jackson County Legislature will discuss ordinances including a proposed half-cent sales tax for public transportation to appear on the November 2026 ballot, and a ban on law enforcement officers concealing their faces or badges. Other items include $15.4 million in infrastructure funding, a $25,000 park monument contract, and multiple rezoning proposals. The body will also consider resolutions for a third-party monitoring program and a framework for AI data centers.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10173_A_County_Legislature_26-06-24_Meeting_Agenda_%28Short%29.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10173_M_County_Legislature_26-06-24_JOURNAL.pdf", "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10173&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "County Legislature", "headline": "County proposes 0.5% sales tax for public transportation", "summary": "The Jackson County Legislature will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a proposal to place a half‑percent countywide sales tax on public transportation. Other items include appropriations for park improvements, a $15.415 million infrastructure funding agreement, and several zoning changes converting agricultural land to residential uses. The meeting also includes the adoption of a third‑party monitoring program and various contract awards for county services.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10172_A_County_Legislature_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda_%28Short%29.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10172_M_County_Legislature_26-06-23_JOURNAL.pdf", "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10172&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Committee holds hearings on 2027 outside agency funding requests", "summary": "The Jackson County Budget Committee is holding hearings for outside agencies seeking funding for 2027. The committee will also consider two resolutions: a 36-month sole-source contract with Accu-Time Systems for Workday timeclock hardware/software/support for the 16th Circuit Court and other departments, and a 12-month contract with Remy Corporation for Workday professional services for the Information Technology Department.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10160_A_Budget_Committee_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10160&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Finance & Audit Committee", "headline": "Committee to vote on pension oversight and $50k financial advisory contract", "summary": "The Finance & Audit Committee will consider repealing a section of the county code to require a permanent position for pension oversight and authorize a financial advisory services agreement. The committee will also address the creation of a new Unincorporated Jackson County Fund and the sale of surplus land.", "agenda_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10169_A_Finance___Audit_Committee_26-06-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://jacksonco.legistar1.com/jacksoncounty/meetings/2026/6/10169_M_Finance___Audit_Committee_26-06-22_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10169&GID=101&G=D86851E4-A1AA-4ADA-B0A8-91CB5B217E40" } ] }