Johnson County residents will have the opportunity to shape the future of their local government in the upcoming August primary. Three candidates are running for the position of Johnson County chair, which oversees the county’s seven-member governing body. The chair serves as the executive of the board, presiding over weekly meetings and setting the agenda.
Candidate Profiles
The candidates’ profiles were compiled using information from their websites, social media accounts, and questionnaires from local chambers of commerce. The chair is officially nonpartisan, and the August primary is open to all registered voters.
The chair serves separately from the appointed county manager, who is responsible for implementing the commission’s agenda and managing day-to-day operations. The chair does not have veto power but has one vote out of seven.
Original reporting: Johnson County Post (Overland Park) — read the source article.
