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The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners determined the fate of the future of the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant property in its Feb. 10 meeting.

Ed Eilert, who has served nearly three terms as Johnson County chair, will not seek re-election, according to an email sent Monday. Read more.

Ed Eilert, the long-time chairman of the Johnson County Commission, announced Monday he will not seek re-election this fall.

Former Kansas state Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer is the fourth candidate to enter the race for chairmanship of Johnson County. Read more.

The board of commissioners did decide to continue the mandate for elementary-aged kids

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-2 Thursday to maintain the county’s health order recommending masks for K-6 students, and will revisit the health order in six weeks.

Recently, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approved changes in zoning, which open the final door to new economic development at New Century Commerce Center in New Century, Kansas. The BOCC also approved the preliminary development plan in partnership with VanTrust Real Estate as the master developer.

More than two dozen elected officials have written a letter to the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners calling for an end to the county’s mask requirements for children.

Carl Gerlach leaves office this month after serving as mayor for 16 years, making him one of the longest-serving public officials in Johnson County's recent history. But the last few years of his tenure were marked by controversies over rapid development and the police shooting of John Albers.

Former Johnson County Commissioner Mike Brown says he is bowing out of his campaign for county chair to run for Kansas Secretary of State. Read more.