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Commissioners create standalone Communications and Engagement Department; 6–1 vote

2316775 · February 14, 2025
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Summary

The board approved Resolution No. 019-25 to create a standalone Communications and Engagement Department by moving the existing communications division out of the county manager’s office and repurposing a funded appraiser position to become the new director; vote 6–1 (Commissioner Ashcraft opposed).

Johnson County commissioners on Feb. 13 voted 6–1 to approve Resolution No. 019-25, creating a standalone Communications and Engagement Department and elevating the existing communications division to a department-level operation under a director.

Deputy County Manager Julie Cairns told the board the reorganization moves the division’s 10 current FTEs into a standalone department and repurposes one funded appraiser position to create the…

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