About Government Relations
Johnson County Government Relations strives to keep other public officials
at the local, state, and federal levels in touch with the needs and concerns
of Johnson County government and its citizens.
Government Relations' key services include:
- Identifying and researching potential
state and federal legislative policy
- Preparing legislative agendas
- Lobbying state and federal lawmakers
- Providing analysis of legislative
issues and developing response strategies
- Publishing reports that track
legislative action
- Publishing voting records that show how lawmakers voted
on important issues
- Handling media and citizen inquiries on legislative
matters
- Promoting and facilitating cooperative intergovernmental initiatives
- Serving
as liaison to other local governments, the Kansas Association of Counties,
and the League of Kansas Municipalities
- Making public presentations on legislative
action and lobbying
Government Relations benefits the County by:
- Keeping County Commissioners and staff informed about public policy issues
that affect county government and the community, permitting the County
to respond quickly and effectively
- Enabling Johnson County to identify and
pursue legislative policies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness
of county operations and assist in keeping taxes low
- Enhancing Johnson
County's visibility and influence at the local, state and federal levels
- Creating better and more coordinated intergovernmental cooperative efforts
- Serving as an information resource for Johnson County citizens
2006 Federal Platform
2006 State Platform
Information on the State Legislature
Information on the U.S. Congress
A Constituents' Guide to Contacting Your Lawmaker
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JOHNSON COUNTY MANAGER'S
OFFICE
111 S. Cherry St., Suite 3300
Olathe, KS 66061-3468
(913) 715-0725
