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Governor, area leaders announce expansion of I-35 at 75th
Governor, area leaders announce expansion of I-35 at 75th St. to 4 lanes in each direction From Shawnee Mission Post: http://bit.ly/2Tu2YxT JAY SENTER – NOVEMBER 21, 2018 8:17 AM Interstate 35 at 75th Street — one of the most congested stretches of highway in Kansas — will be expanded to four lanes…
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Video Rendering of the New Johnson County Courthouse
Link to the new Johnson County Courthouse rendering video: https://youtu.be/V2zB6zgDn-Q ...
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Courthouse Groundbreaking Remarks – July 2018
Courthouse Groundbreaking July 13, 2018 “Good morning, it’s not every day we get to break ground a new courthouse. This...
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Ed Eilert files for re-election as Chairman of the Johnson County Commission
Johnson County is a great place to live. I look forward to continue serving Johnson County residents as Chairman of the Johnson County Commission.USA Today has recognized Johnson County as one of the 25 Best Counties in the nation to live, out of more 3.000 counties. We should all…
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Ed Eilert
Ed Eilert brings to the office of County Commission Chairman strong leadership experience in local government, in building community and delivering value for taxpayers dollars.
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If you had to choose just one crystal-clear voice that’s championed Johnson County and Overland Park over the decades, it would probably be Ed Eilert. Serving the community in various capacities for 28 years—City Councilman, Mayor, Fourth District Commissioner—Eilert is passionate about what the area offers to residents and businesses. He’s regarded as an enthusiastic forward-thinker and a constant polisher of the jewel that is Johnson County. His reputation is one of a thoughtful leader, a conscientious listener to the citizens’ collective voice and a steward of community resources.
Kimberly Winter Stern – This article appears in the July 2012 issue of 435 Magazine