President Walter Hayes will present the program at the October chapter meeting and cast the vision for the Jasper County MRA over the coming year. Members will also look ahead to the November 3 general election. Endorsements will be posted after the chapter acts.
Please use the information below to submit online testimony concerning Missouri Property Tax Reform. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard on this matter.
Visit House.mo.gov. Select "Committees" in the top menu.
Look for Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform. Click "Upcoming Hearings" to see scheduled dates.
Select the Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform hearing. The page will display the hearing date, time, location, and links.
Click the link to submit written testimony. Fill in your name, contact information, and your position (for or against). Write your testimony in the provided text box. Submit before the deadline listed on the hearing page.
If you wish to testify in person, arrive early. Sign up to speak when you arrive. Oral testimony is typically limited to 2–3 minutes.
You do not have to use all of these. Pick the ones that apply to your situation.
Keep it personal. Tell your own story — how rising property taxes have affected you or your neighbors. Be specific. Use numbers if you have them. Be respectful. The committee members are more likely to listen if you are calm and factual. Be brief. Written testimony can be longer, but oral testimony should be focused.
My name is [Your Name]. I live at [Your Address] in Jasper County, Missouri. I am submitting this testimony [in support of / in opposition to] [specific proposal or general reform]. [Describe your situation in 2–3 sentences. For example: My property taxes have increased by X% over the past Y years. As a [retired person / working family / small business owner], this increase is a serious burden.] I urge the committee to [specific request — e.g., recommend a cap on annual assessment increases, strengthen senior exemptions, require voter approval for levy increases above a set threshold]. Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony. [Your Name] [Your Address] [Your Phone or Email — optional]