The Saline County Commission issued a statement regarding the decision from the Missouri Court of Appeals in its litigation with Saline County Assessor Jessica Goodman.

The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District released its decision on Tuesday, March 18, remanding back to a lower court part of assessor Goodman’s lawsuit challenging the county commission on the amount of money her office is required to receive each year. The court also remanded back to the circuit court Goodman’s alternate argument that Saline County be deemed a third-class county instead of fourth class.

In a statement issued by Presiding Commissioner Becky Plattner, the commission respectfully disagreed with the court’s conclusion that Saline County can be reclassified as a third-class county. The commission claims this decision could result in “the closure of certain county offices, including the Saline County Auditor’s Office.”

The commission also stated its intent to pursue the remaining course of the appeals process until the matter is resolved.