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Johnson County Government: 2023 Year in Review

From changes in leadership to new programs and initiatives, 2023 was an eventful year for Johnson County Government.

Johnson County made strides in recycling and sustainability, working toward a cleaner community for all residents. The county also focused heavily on affordable housing and mental health, providing stronger access to these needs. Some key headlines included:

• Mike Kelly sworn in as Chair of the Board of County Commissioners
• 2024 budget includes focus on workforce recruitment and retention
• New diversity, sustainability coalitions established
• Mental health advancements improve awareness, 988 support
• New treatment courts serve mental health, substance use needs

Through these initiatives and more, the Board, leadership and staff worked alongside the community to make the county a premier place to live, work and play in 2023.

Last call for Educational Reimbursement applications

Educational reimbursement applications for employees are due no later than Dec. 31, 2023.

This includes courses that end between Jan. 1, 2024, and May 31, 2024, only.

Third paycheck of the month dispersed Dec. 29

As a reminder, Dec. 29, 2023, is the third pay date in December.

This paycheck will not include any leave accruals or any benefit deductions, which includes medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care), and Health Savings Account deductions.

Contributions for 457 Deferred Compensation plans, KPERS/KPF, United Way, and 501c3 contributions will be deducted. 

Next Board of County Commissioners meeting will be Jan. 4

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners will not meet this week. The next meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, on the third floor of the Johnson County Administration Building.

It's Worth Repeating...

• If you want to earn the Tobacco Incentive to receive $40 off of your monthly medical contributions in 2025, you must start by declaring your tobacco status in Oracle for you and your spouse if you cover one on your medical plan.
• Attend ComPsych’s webinar 'Deskercise! Taking care of your body during the workday' set for Jan. 23.

JoCo on the Go podcast: New Treatment Courts

JoCo on the Go is a podcast featuring everything Johnson County. Choose from more than 100 episodes about a wide range of topics featuring Johnson County Government subject matter experts. Episodes are about 20 minutes each and provide plenty of information about the topics that matter to you!



On episode #160 of JoCo on the Go, we take a look at treatment courts in Johnson County. Building on the success of a Veterans Treatment Court, the county has launched two new treatment courts, one for behavioral health and another adult treatment court, commonly known as drug court.

These courts provide pathways for defendants in the criminal justice system to receive supervision, evaluation and treatment for issues that may underlie criminal behavior instead of focusing on more traditional approaches.

Johnson County also sponsors another great podcast – Johnson County Library’s Jocolibrary Uncovered. Listen at jocolibrary.org/uncovered.