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In Jackson County’s pivotal second district race, incumbent Venessa Huskey faces challenger J. Erik Dickinson in a battle that will shape the county’s entire next term—since no Republicans are running. With the county legislature holding the reins on budgeting and lawmaking, this election is a make-or-break moment for local governance. On property taxes, Huskey highlights ongoing corrections and credits for overcharged homeowners, while Dickinson pushes for mandatory inspections and clearer, fairer assessments. Regarding the expiring Truman Sports Complex sales tax, Dickinson says voters already made their choice to let it expire, while Huskey argues renewal should serve broader public needs—like healthcare—and notes the stadium’s current community use. Looking ahead, Dickinson champions youth investment, accountability, and economic growth, while Huskey vows to fund departments based on public need and direct grants to transparent, impactful nonprofits. Both also weigh in on future county executive picks—Huskey favors Bill Baird or Dan Tarwater, Dickinson is still deciding—choices that will steer Jackson County’s next chapter.

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