Overview

Johnson County Government provides public services to Johnson County, Kansas, through a seven-member Board of County Commissioners and a County Manager who set local laws and the budget. Its departments deliver programs in public safety, public works, libraries, parks and recreation, wastewater, mental health, aging and human services, election administration, and economic development, funded by property taxes, sales taxes, service fees, and grants. The county’s product is public governance and services delivered through many departments rather than a single product, and it stands out for strong financial health with Triple-A bond ratings and a long history of stability in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Its goal is to maintain public health, safety, infrastructure, and welfare while supporting economic development and quality of life for residents.