WELCOME TO THE SIXTH DISTRICT!
The Sixth District includes the bulk of Johnson County’s unincorporated
areas that stretch to the southern and western county lines. It is an area
marked by the traditions and hallmarks of original small towns. Almost 44
percent of the county’s 477 square miles remains unincorporated, even though
Johnson County’s population has passed the half-million mark! In addition to
the rural area, the Sixth District includes the communities of
Gardner,
De Soto, and
Edgerton, along with the western portions of the city of
Olathe. The district also includes the townships of Gardner,
Lexington, McCamish, and Olathe.
For many citizens who call
the Sixth District their home, the “small-town atmosphere” is not only one
of the district’s distinctive qualities, it’s considered to be one of its
best assets! Even though the area has seen significant growth and
development in the past few years, the overall quality of life enjoyed by
residents has not diminished. Friendliness, community spirit, and just plain
simple fun are key ingredients for maintaining small-town celebrations, and
the Sixth District is home to many fine celebrations. From Old Settlers Days
in Olathe, the County Fair in Gardner, to De Soto Days and Edgerton Frontier
Days, the Sixth District’s hometown parades and festivals bring people
together to commemorate our heritage and to call attention to our
community’s identity and individuality.
In addition to the top-quality neighborhoods and nationally recognized public school districts, the Sixth District includes the New Century Air Center in Gardner, the Johnson County Administration Building and Courthouse, the Ernie Miller Park and Nature Center, and the Mahaffie Farmstead and Stagecoach Stop in Olathe. Other points of interests within the Sixth District include: Kill Creek Lake; Gardner Lake; Milldale Farm; Kansas School for the Deaf; Lanesfield School Museum; and the Gardner, Edgerton and De Soto libraries. In addition, the District encompasses 33 schools from three separate school districts, including the Olathe School District, De Soto School District, and the Gardner-Edgerton School District.
As a commissioner, my most important job is to represent your interests with my vote at meetings of the Board of County Commissioners. That is why I have attended 238 official, regular voting meetings without a miss. Accessibility is another key to understanding your concerns. That is why every year I attend numerous public events such as coffees, festivals, business meetings, parades, luncheons, school games, concerts, town hall meetings, art fairs and planning commission meetings in order to communicate directly with you, the people, and get the true pulse of the general public. Listening to your concerns, and learning from experiences help me to be an effective public servant and leader for our area. I appreciate your interest in your local government and look forward to hearing about your interests and concerns, and how I can better serve our community as a member of the Board of County Commissioners. This interactive website provides convenient access to the many points of interest throughout the Sixth District. I encourage you to take advantage of the convenience that this website provides to contact me if you have questions or concerns or if I can be of service.
For more information about the Sixth District, please see the District Profile & Information page by clicking here.
Click here for a copy of Commissioner Toplikar's resume.