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Johnson County allocates second round of COVID-19 funding for workforce development, small businesses and community programs
On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approved the allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds received from the United States Department of the Treasury for several community investment programs.
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Johnson County Mental Health Center awarded federal grant to establish Supporting Adolescent Mental Health project
Over the past decade, there have been alarming increases in the prevalence of mental health challenges in young people, which has been worsened by the pandemic.
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Johnson County fills newly created housing coordinator position
The newly created housing coordinator position plays a key role in the community by focusing on these main areas, addressing homelessness, preserving existing housing and developing attainable housing and promoting homeownership.
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Chairman Eilert to Retire After Three Terms as Chairman
Following his 44th year as an elected official in Johnson County, Chairman Ed Eilert is set to retire from the Board of County Commissioners.
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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Recap: Jan. 5, 2023
The Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, Jan. 5 in the Hearing Room at the Johnson County Administration Building.
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Johnson County Mental Health Center to add 21 additional employees
Focusing on enhancing mental health services for all ages and reducing caseloads for current case managers, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners has approved 21 additional employees for Johnson County Mental Health Center.
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JCPRD offering holiday tree recycling until Jan. 31
Got a natural Christmas tree that you need to recycle?
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Johnson County continues to respond to winter storm
Johnson County Government continues today to respond to the winter storm, by treating county roads.
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Johnson County prepares for winter storm
Johnson County Government is bracing for a winter storm tonight. Freezing drizzle is expected to begin around midnight, with snowfall continuing through Friday, Dec. 22.
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No Board of County Commissioners meetings during two-week holiday break, next meeting is Jan. 5
During its scheduled two-week holiday break, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners will not meet Thursday, Dec. 22, or Thursday, Dec. 29.
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Two Johnson County airports soar to higher FAA designations
Increases in the number of based aircraft and annual flight operations prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to elevate Johnson County Government’s two airport’s classifications.
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Johnson County accepting public comment on 2022 CAPER and 2024 Needs Assessment
Johnson County is seeking input on the draft of its 2022 Consolidated Annual performance and Evaluation Report and housing, as well as community development needs of low-to-moderate-income residents.
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Johnson County approves additional funding source for Nelson Wastewater Facility Improvement Project
Today, the Board of County Commissioners approved a second funding source for the Nelson Wastewater Facility Improvement Project.
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Area Agency on Aging Announces New Deputy Director
Carol Colnar was recently named the new deputy director for the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging.
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Johnson County Developmental Supports hiring direct support professionals
Johnson County Developmental Supports is hiring for jobseekers looking for employment as direct support professionals.
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Johnson County Veterans Treatment Court Graduation Ceremony
This event will take place in Courtroom 2D at the 10th Judicial District of Kansas Courthouse, 150 W Santa Fe Olathe, KS.
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JCDHE temporarily closes Mission Walk-in Health Clinic
The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment will temporarily close the Mission walk-in health clinic, located at 6000 Lamar Ave., from Dec. 5 through Jan. 2 for staff training and end of the year holidays.
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2022 Property Tax Statements due by Dec. 20
The Johnson County Treasury, Taxation and Vehicles department will begin mailing 211,320 real estate and 14,859 personal property tax statements to Johnson County taxpayers on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
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Johnson County’s Veterans Day Observance to return in person in 2022
Help honor Johnson County veterans during the county’s 2022 Veterans Day Observance, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11.
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Johnson County earns national recognition for rebuilt website
It’s been nearly one year since jocogov.org was rebuilt and launched with an entirely user-friendly focus.