To ensure equitable community representation, the county is partitioned into six separate but contiguous districts of nearly equal population with one commissioner elected from each of the six districts to represent its interests. The boundaries of the districts are reviewed and, as necessary, adjusted at least once every three years to assure that the population remains evenly apportioned. Each district commissioner thus represents approximately 80,000 residents. As "citizen legislators," the six district commissioners serve in a part-time capacity in order to maintain close ties to their districts. To view a map of the six commission districts, or to locate your district, please click here.
A seventh member is elected from a district comprising the total population and geographic boundary of the entire county and serves a four-year term in office as the Chairman of the Board. The Chairman is the chief elected official of Johnson County Government and the presiding officer of the Board of County Commissioners. To learn more about the Chairman of the Board, please click here.
Elections are held in November of even-numbered years, with newly elected or re-elected members officially inducted on the second Monday of the following January. No more than half of the total seats stand for election in any single election. County Commissioners must be citizens of the United States, registered electors of the state, and residents of their district for at least one year prior to election and throughout their respective terms in office.
Under the Home Rule Charter, the Chairman and the First, Fourth, and Fifth Districts were elected in November 2002 and sworn into office in January 2003. The Second, Third, and Sixth Districts were elected in November 2004.
For more information about elections, election issues, or to register to vote, please visit the Election Commissioner's website, or contact that office at (913) 782-3441.
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