Letter to the Editor: Preston Smith for Jackson County Executive

Dear Editor,

If you’ve seen Preston Smith’s campaign signs and wonder who he is, he’s a true fiscal conservative running for Jackson County Executive. Preston is extremely knowledgeable about how property taxes are calculated, having served as a City of Kansas City auditor for two years and on the Board of Equalization for 14 years. With a Master’s degree in public administration, he’s also been on the Blue Springs Planning Commission for five years and been a public school consultant for 18 years.

He appeared on all the local news stations in 2019, strongly critiquing the unfair tax assessments, and testified at our state capital. Preston Smith is a good man who is concerned about possible large projected tax increases in 2023 and with his wisdom and experience will defend ALL people in ALL neighborhoods regardless of party affiliation.

BJ Perry

Independence, MO