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Phil LeVota Appointed Jackson County Interim Executive in 5–4 Vote

He pledged to sit out next year’s election, signaling property tax assessment relief as his first priority.

Overview

  • The county legislature approved LeVota as interim executive on a 5–4 vote to serve the remainder of the term through 2027.
  • LeVota signed an affidavit committing not to run for the office in next year’s election.
  • He said reviewing the property assessment process and delivering tax relief will be his first actions, telling residents to expect relief.
  • LeVota said he will evaluate county staff performance, noting that includes reviewing the Director of Assessments’ role.
  • He was chosen from nine publicly interviewed candidates; his formal swearing-in has not been announced.