Johnson County Leaders Fear A 'Tsunami' Of Revenue Loss If Big Box Stores Win Tax Appeals

Johnson County Commissioner Becky Fast worries about consequences for youth and family services and other government functions as large retailers challenge their appraisals and tax bills.

"This could be like a tsunami," Johnson County Commissioner Becky Fast said. "It's just one after another."

Fast noted that Johnson County isn't alone. Big box stores have challenged their property tax bills in Wichita and in other Midwestern states including Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana, with varying degrees of success.

The Johnson County appeals could take several years to make their ways through the courts.