COUNTY AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS:
County Leadership County Organizational ChartGeneral Government
Public Safety & Judiciary
Public Works, Health and Welfare
Culture & Recreation
Community & Economic Development
Board of County Commissioners
Annabeth Surbaugh, Chairman of the Board
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 3300
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-0430
(913) 715-0440 (FAX)
The Board of County Commissioner constitutes the legislative and policy-determining body of Johnson County Government and is responsible for ensuring the general health, safety, and welfare of the community. The Board of County Commissioners has exclusive power to enact, amend, and repeal local legislation; to apportion and levy taxes, to make appropriations, and to adopt budgets; to adopt strategic plans to guide organizational performance; and to appoint the County Manager and certain offices, boards and commissions.
Clerk of the Board
Casey Joe Carl, Clerk of the Board
(913) 715-0430
(913) 715-0440 (FAX)
The Clerk is the clerical officer of the Board of County Commissioners and is responsible for certifying its acts and orders; preserving records of its proceedings; and directing the administrative functions of its offices.Chief Counsel
Donald D. Jarrett, Esq., Chief Counsel
(913) 715-1840
(913) 715-1845 (FAX)
The Chief Counsel is the county counselor, principal legal advisor, and attorney for the Board of County Commissioners. The Chief Counsel provides legal advice and policy guidance to the Board and County officials; draws all resolutions, contracts, and other instruments required; makes recommendations on matters of federal and state legislation; and conducts research for the Board of County Commissioners on a variety of subjects.County Auditor
William D. Miller, County Auditor
(913) 715-1830
(913) 715-18XX (FAX)
The County Auditor is the independent internal auditor, responsible for providing audit and evaluatory services for the Board of County Commissioners. The County Auditor and his staff conduct financial, performance, management, and compliance audits of the agencies and departments of county government.
District Attorney
Phill Kline, District Attorney
100 North Kansas Avenue , 5th Floor
Post Office Box 728
Olathe, Kansas 66051
(913) 715-3000
(913) 715-3050 (FAX)
The District Attorney represents the people of Johnson County and preserves the interests of the community through vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient and ethical manner. The District Attorney serves to protect and enhance the general public safety and welfare and provides a voice for victims’ rights.
The Adult Division of the District Attorney's Office prosecutes criminal violations of the laws of the State of Kansas.
The Juvenile Division serves the community through fair and understanding prosecution of juvenile cases.
The Victim Assistance Unit provides support services for victims of crime and their families.
Sheriff
Frank Denning, Sheriff
125 North Cherry Street
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 791-5801
(913) 791-5822 (FAX)
The Sheriff is the county government’s chief law enforcement officer and is responsible for the administration and operation of the county jails and for serving orders and warrants on behalf of the District Court. The Sheriff also acts, under contract, as the law enforcement official for several of the smaller cities in the county and also provides community policing services within the unincorporated areas of Johnson County.
Election
Commissioner
Brian Newby, Election Commissioner
2101 East Kansas City Road
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 782-3441
(913) 791-1753 (FAX)
The Election Commissioner, appointed by the Secretary of State, oversees the operation of the Johnson County Election Office and is responsible for administering election processes, registering voters, and promoting voter education and participation.
County Manager
Michael B. Press, County Manager
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 3300
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-0725
(913) 715-0727 (FAX)
The County Manager is the chief administrative officer of the organization of county government and is responsible to the Board of County Commissioners for the proper administration and management of the affairs and business of the county government and for ensuring the effective delivery of its services and programs to the people of Johnson County.
Office of the County Manager
Hannes Zacharias, Deputy County Manager
Bernice Duletski, Assistant County Manager
The County Manager is assisted in performing his duties by a team of assistant managers who directly oversee and supervise the work of assigned agencies and departments with the structure of Johnson County Government.
Archives and Records Management
Steven Rogers, Director
19310 West 159th Street, Suite 1100
Olathe, Kansas 66062
(913) 715-0400
(913) 715-0405 (FAX)
The Archives and Records Management Department provides efficient handling, storage, and management of inactive records and also preserves for posterity those records that have been classified under state laws and policy guidelines as legally or historically significant for public access, research, and review.
Budget and
Financial Planning
Scott A. Neufeld, Director
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 2300
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-0605
(913) 715-0558 (FAX)
The Budget and Financial Planning Department provides management and financial planning services in support of the Board of County Commissioners and the County Manager in the evaluation and improvement of policies, services, programs, and systems.
County Appraiser
Paul A. Welcome, CAE, County Appraiser
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 2100
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-0000
(913) 715-0010 (FAX)
The County Appraiser is responsible for the discovery, listing, and valuation of all taxable property that is within the county and for providing for the equalization of all such properties to ensure the proper, fair, and equitable taxation.
County Treasurer
Charles Letcher, County Treasurer
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 1500
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-2600
(913) 791-5360 (FAX)
The County Treasurer is responsible for billing, collecting, investing, and distributing taxes for all of the taxing entities within the county. The Treasurer also is responsible for all other moneys belonging to Johnson County or which are directed by law to be paid to the Treasurer. In addition, the Treasurer serves as an agent of the State Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles, regarding the administration of motor vehicle titling and registration.
Facilities Management
J. Joseph Waters, Director
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 1100
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-1100
(913) 715-1130 (FAX)
The Facilities Management Department provides for the County’s physical and environmental needs through professional and technical planning, design, construction, maintenance, and custodial services.
Human Resources
Rebecca Salter, Director
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 2600
Olathe , Kansas 66061
(913) 715-1402
(913) 715-1419 (FAX)
The Human Resources Department works to anticipate, identify, analyze, and balance organizational and employee needs; administers organizational compensation and benefits programs; manages recruitment and employment relations; and coordinates employee orientation and training programs.
Information Technology Services
Jack Clegg, Director
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 3100
Olathe, Kansas 66061
( 913) 715-1500
(913) 715-1501 (FAX)
The Information Technology Services Department provides effective and efficient management information and technology services for the organization, maintains technological infrastructures, and identifies, analyzes, supervises and coordinates e-government initiatives and programs.
Legal Services Department
F. Lawrence McAulay, Jr., Director
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 3200
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-1867
(913) 715-1873 (FAX)
The Legal Department serves and protects the interests of Johnson County Government through the provision of high quality, reliable, and responsible legal counsel, advice, and representation.
Office of Financial Management
Thomas G. Franzen, Director
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 2400
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-0525
(913) 715-0597 (FAX)
The Office of Financial Management provides accurate financial reporting and financial information services, administers an open and competitive procurement process, supervises centralized accounting and payroll processes, maintains organizational risk management and insurance programs, and provides central stores, warehouse and courier services.
Records & Tax
Administration
John A. Bartolac, Director
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 1200
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-0775
(913) 715-0800 (FAX)
This department -- a consolidation of the offices of County Clerk and Register of Deeds, pusuant to the Home Rule Charter -- is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the county's tax rolls and for managing the land recordation process as well as for filing and recording official records as prescribed by state law.
Community Corrections
Elizabeth Gillespie, Director
100 East Park, Suite 204
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-4500
(913) 829-0107 (FAX)
The Community Corrections Department operates as part of the public safety and criminal justice continuum by exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane supervision of offenders through progressive, effective, and sound correctional, rehabilitation, and recidivism programs.
District Court
Stephen Tatum, Chief Judge
100 North Kansas Avenue
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-3300
(913) 715-3317 (FAX)
The Tenth Judicial District Court has original jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including divorce and domestic relations, damage suits, probate and administration of estates, guardianships and conservatorships, care of the mentally ill, juvenile matters, and small claims. The Tenth Judicial District Court includes eighteen division courts and houses twenty-six judges.
District Court
Administration
Michael McClain, Court Administrator
100 N. Kansas Avenue
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-3300
(913) 715-3317 (FAX)
The Court Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer of the Tenth Judicial District Court and is responsible for the proper administration and management of its operations and processes.
District Court Clerk
Sandra McCurdy, Court Clerk
100 North Kansas Avenue
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-3500
(913) 715-3401 (FAX)
The District Court Clerk is the Clerk of the Court and is responsible for receiving, recording, processing, and maintaining the official records of the Tenth Judicial District Court.
District Court Trustee
Melinda Whitman, District Court Trustee
100 North Kansas Avenue
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-3600
(913) 715-3700 (FAX)
The District Court Trustee is empowered to pursue civil remedies in establishing and enforcing the payment of support orders in accordance with court orders.
Emergency
Communications
Walt Way, Director
6000 Lamar
Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202
(913) 432-1717
(913) 826-1019 (FAX)
The Emergency Communications Department provides countywide emergency communications and dispatch services affecting approximately 500,000 residents of Johnson County and portions of northern Miami County.
Emergency
Management & Homeland
Security
Michael D. Selves, Director
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 100
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 782-3038
(913) 791-5002 (FAX)
The Emergency Management & Homeland Security Department serves as the county’s designated disaster agency and emergency operations center with the responsibility for all disaster and emergency management and response coordination.
Law Library
John Pickett, Librarian
100 North Kansas Avenue, 1st Floor
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-4154
(913) 715-4152 (FAX)
The Law Library provides countywide legal reference and research resources and assistance services to assist the courts, judges, attorneys, and the public in locating and obtaining information about the law.
MED-ACT
Ted McFarlane, Director
11811 South Sunset Drive, Suite 1100
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-1950
(913) 715-1959 (FAX)
Johnson County Medical Action (Med-Act) provides countywide basic and advanced life support services and emergency medical response services.
Airport Commission
R. Lee Metcalfe, Executive Director
One New Century Parkway
New Century, Kansas 66031
(913) 782-5338
(913) 782-1775 (FAX)
The Airport Commission operates a system of air transportation facilities serving the aviation needs of the region and contributes to the economic vitality and quality of life in Johnson County.
Developmental Supports Agency
Maury Thompson, Executive Director
10501 Lackman Road
Lenexa , Kansas 66219
(913) 492-6161
(913) 492-5171 (FAX)
The Developmental Supports Agency builds and coordinates resources to meet the needs and enhance the lives of persons with developmental disabilities and their families. The Agency also acts as the County’s Community Developmental Disabilities Organization.
Environmental
Services
Cindy Kemper, Director
11811 South Sunset Drive, Suite 2700
Lenexa , Kansas 66061
(913) 715-6900
(913) 715-6970 (FAX)
The Environmental Services Department assists in the protection of the health, welfare, and environmental of the community through programs and activities that monitor, control, and/or eliminate harmful and potentially harmful environmental factors.
Extension
Council
Rick Miller, Director
11811 South Sunset Drive, Suite 1500
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-7000
(913) 715-7005 (FAX)
The Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Council provides research-based education to help people apply knowledge and life skills to make informed decisions in the areas of agriculture industry competitiveness; food, nutrition and safety; natural resources and environmental management; and youth, family and community development.
Human
Services & Aging
Deborah Collins, Director
11811 South Sunset, Suite 1300
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-8800
(913) 715-8825 (FAX)
The Human Services & Aging Commission provides essential human services as a community safety net for the highly vulnerable populations, targeting in particular older adults and senior citizens, people with disabilities, and low-income families in order to support the independence, dignity, and self-sufficiency of the same. These programs receive federal, state, local, and private funding and include housing assistance, case management, in-home services, Meals on Wheels, and emergency assistance. The Department also offers a variety of services to the deaf and hard of hearing community and those with hearing disabilities.
Infrastructure, Public Works & Transportation
Mac Andrew, Director
1800 West 56 Highway
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 782-2640
(913) 715-2453 (FAX)
The Public Works and Infrastructure Department is responsible for Public Works, administration of both the CARS program and the SMAC program with the philosophy/goal to develop and maintain safe, integrated infrastructure systems in Johnson County.
CARS - CARS is the County Assistance Road System program that
promotes interlocal
cooperation between the County and the cities for planning, construction,
and maintenance of
streets county wide to assure an adequate, safe and integrated
transportation network.
Stormwater - The Stormwater Management Program for Johnson County
promotes interlocal
cooperation between the counties and the cities for planning, design,
construction and
maintenance of storm water conveyance systems to assure an adequate, safe,
and integrated
storm drainage network throughout the County and neighboring communities via
the SMAC
(Stormwater Management Advisory Council).
Road Maintenance - Maintains the rural road and bridge infrastructure
and provides a roadway
environment that is safe and efficient for the citizens of Johnson County.
Road and Bridge Construction - Improves road safety and accommodates
traffic growth by
upgrading roads, eliminating hazardous locations and replacing substandard
bridges and
culverts.
Planning and Mapping - Provides surveying information and maintains
the county survey control
network, reviews subdivision plats, performs transportation studies and
manages the federal aid
projects. The County Arterial Road Network Plan (CARNP) preserves
capacity on our existing
road network by assuring land use and access locations along the rural roads
will be suitable
when the rural area urbanizes.
Noxious Weeds - Assists in the control of Noxious Weeds through
roadside spraying,
educational programs, public information and sale of chemicals.
Transportation
Department
Alice Amrein, Director
1701 West 56 Highway
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 782-2210
(913) 768-1817 (FAX)
Operated under the Infrastructure and Transportation Department, the Public Transit Division continues to implement countywide public transportation that compliments the metropolitan transportation network.
The JO - The JO is a commuter express service that operates eighteen
routes throughout
Johnson County during morning and afternoon rush hours, many of which have
routes that
originate in or have destinations to Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City,
Missouri, and the
greater Kansas City metropolitan area.
The JO-Special Edition - The JO-Special Edition provides low-cost,
curb-to-curb transportation to
elderly and disabled citizens of Johnson County.
SWIFT - Sheltered Workshop Industrial Fixed Transit - provides curb
to curb service from
consumer's homes to the Johnson County Developmental Supports work site.
I-35 Fixed Guideway Project - seeks to plan and develop the best
public transportation method
for improving traffic in the I-35 corridor.
Mental
Health Agency
David Wiebe, Executive Director
1125 West Spruce
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 782-2100
(913) 782-1186 (FAX)
The Mental Health Agency strives to improve the mental health and quality of life for Johnson County and to provide relief, support, and assistance to those individuals with mental illnesses through the provision of tailored services and support.
Public Health
Leon Vinci, Director
11875 South Sunset, Suite 300
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 894-2525
(913) 477-8048 (FAX)
The Public Health Department promotes health education and training and community wellness, assists in the control and prevention of public illness and communicable disease, and provides targeted population-based primary care assistance and public health services.
Unified Wastewater
Districts
John P. O'Neil, Administrator
11811 South Sunset Drive, Suite 2500
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-8500
(913) 715-8501 (FAX)
The Unified Wastewater District provides comprehensive, countywide collection, treatment, and disposal services for the environmentally-safe handling and management of wastewater thereby eliminating disease-causing bacteria and protecting the environment for human and aquatic life.
Library
Donna Lauffer, Director
9875 West 87th Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66212
(913) 495-2400
(913) 495-2460 (FAX)
The Johnson County Library provides access to ideas, information, experiences, and materials that support and enrich people’s lives with a collection of more than one million items within thirteen branch locations that serve the community.
Museum
Mindi Love, Director
6305 Lackman
Shawnee, Kansas 66217
(913) 631-6709
(913) 631-6359 (FAX)
The Johnson County Museum of History, the 1950s All-Electric Model House in Shawnee, and the Lanesfield School Historic Site in Edgerton comprise the Johnson County Museums which collect and preserve artifacts and information that document the County’s culture and heritage and produce interpretive exhibits, educational programs, and publications.
Parks and Recreation District
Michael Meadors, Director
7900 Renner Road
Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66219
(913) 438-7275
(913) 492-7275 (FAX)
The Johnson County Parks and Recreation District enhances the quality of life in Johnson County by providing high-quality parks, park services, and recreational programs.
Automated Mapping
Information System
Jay Heermann, Director
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 3500
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-1600
(913) 715-2222 (FAX)
The AIMS Department operates the County’s geographic information system that integrates extensive geographical databases with state-of-the-art technology and software to produce graphic and geographic processing, database management, spatial analysis and modeling to support the delivery of County services and programs.
County
Economic Research Institute
Doug Davidson, President
11111 West 95th Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66214
(913) 599-1616
The County Economic Research Institute, known as CERI, is a nonprofit economic development institution that was established by the Board of County Commissioners that serves as a partner with the local county and city governments chambers of commerce, local and regional economic development organizations, schools, and the general business community to sustain jobs, expand the area tax base, and to promote Johnson County through basic and applied research and statistical analyses.
Enterprise Center of Johnson County
9875 Widmer Road
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
(913) 438-2282
(913) 888-6928 (FAX)
The Enterprise Center of Johnson County is a nonprofit economic development institution that was established by the Board of County Commissioners to stimulate business creation and employment in Johnson County by providing value-added resources and services to early stage, high growth-oriented companies.
Planning, Development and
Codes
Dean C. Palos, Director
111 South Cherry Street, Suite 3500
Olathe, Kansas 66061
(913) 715-2201
(913) 715-2222 (FAX)
The Planning, Development and Codes Department is responsible for ensuring the coordinated, efficient, and safe development and sustained growth of the County for all current and future residents by providing professional contractor monitoring, building codes enforcement, development and land use reviews and recommendations, long-range planning, and geographic and socioeconomic analyses.