Cheryle Perkins in the News
“I fought for the citizens of Newton County as County Assessor, and I’m ready to fight for you in Jefferson City!”
Newton County Assessor defends decision not to raise property tax valuations
— KZRG Radio July 23, 2025“Newton County Assessor Cheryle Perkins is defending her decision to reject the Missouri State Tax Commission's request to raise property tax valuation by 12%, maintaining county currently at 77-80% of market value.”
Newton County joins in lawsuit against Missouri State Tax Commission
— KSN-TV September 23, 2025“Just to show a show of force that we’re all united, we’re all one group, and we’re all trying to work together on it,” said Perkins.
“We’ll fight it all the way and then we’ve still got the county representatives behind us. So, it’s a good deal.”
Missouri lawmaker plans property assessment, tax reforms
— KOAM-TV August 14, 2025"The cost of living is going up, our utilities are going up, our insurance rates are going up and we just can't afford another huge increase," Perkins said.
Newton County Assessor refusing Missouri Tax Commission request
— KSN-TV July 14, 2025During a public meeting Monday night (7/14) at Seneca City Hall, Newton County Assessor, Cheryle Perkins says she’s not signing a letter of understanding — asking her office to raise county property tax valuations by 13%.
Perkins says Newton County Residents cannot afford such a steep increase.
Jill Carter and Cheryl Perkins explain what's going on with Missouri's Property Taxes
— KNEO Radio October 7, 2025"The cost of living is going up, our utilities are going up, our insurance rates are going up and we just can't afford another huge increase," Perkins said.
Missouri county assessors asking for tax reform
— KSN-TV August 25, 2025“It makes it a lot more important because I feel like I have somebody behind me. I’m not just fighting a battle by myself and everybody’s like, ‘Well, let me know if you need anything.’ They’re actually there, and they’re fighting with us,” said Perkins.
Many state lawmakers also back Perkins.