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Jackson County residents will have the opportunity to hear directly from candidates vying to become the next interim county executive during public interviews Monday afternoon at the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse.

The interviews, scheduled for 2 p.m., will feature all 12 applicants for the interim position, giving the public a chance to learn more about each candidate and their plans to address ongoing issues in the county.

During the session, county legislators will be able to ask each applicant two questions. The selection process comes as Jackson County continues to grapple with significant property tax assessment issues that have been at the forefront of recent county executive discussions.

Democratic strategist Geoff Gerling spoke about the ch

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