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Jackson County 4th District Legislator

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    Lon McDonald
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

Why are you qualified to serve in this office?

What would be your priorities for the next year?

Campaign Website: http://lon4jackson.com
Campaign Email lon@lon4jackson.com
Campaign Phone 8163929071
Public Elected Offices Held none , I hold an appointed Jackson County Council Position on the University of Missouri Extention Representing Grandview MO
Incumbent? YES or NO no
I have lived in Jackson County for more than 40 Years. I understand first hand what Property Tax issues we have.

I served on legally defensible Industry Standards and Professional Courses affecting Health, Safety, Accountability, and measurable results.

I also bring more than 47 years of Business Leadership, Business Ownership, and Management experience. My background includes serving as President of my company, Owner of Textile Care Group, Senior Inspector, Industry Instructor, Chemical Manufacturer, Technical Educator, Published Author, STEM Instructor, and nationally and internationally recognized Technical Expert and Speaker. I have served in Executive, Board, Officer, Standards, Technical, and Public Service positions, including the Jackson County University of Missouri Extension Council, IICRC International Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Board Member, Standards Vice Chair, Technical Advisory Committee Chair, Co-Founder and President of LMCCA, Marriott Board leadership,
Our first priority will be Property Tax Relief and Assessment Accountability.

We need to start by building a serious team to work on Property Tax issues immediately — including people who understand assessments, appeals, County finances, State law, senior protections, and taxpayer rights. This includes partnering with other Legislators.

Too many homeowners were hit with unfair assessment increases. For those who were wrongly affected, the goal should be clear: get money back to taxpayers. Overhaul the system so it does not keep happening.

Focus on helping people whose Home Ownership is in peril — especially Seniors, fixed-income residents, working families, and people who are being taxed out of homes they worked their whole lives to own. 1. Build A Property Tax Relief Team 2. Help The Wrongly Affected Tax Payers 3. Protect Hoe Ownership 4. Insist on Assessment Reform 5. Launch an outside Critical FORENSIC AUDIT to find issues 6. Measure every Expenditure 7. Strengthen Public Safety