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Joco Magazine Spring 2020 THE JOHNSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT MAGAZINE SPRING 2020 Please visit jocogov.org/coronavirus for the most up- to-date information about COVID-19 in Johnson County and all related impacts on services and events. Make 2020 Count Everything you need to know about the 2020 Census What are these kids digging for? Flip the page to fnd out! Spring 2020 • Volume 7 • Issue 1 LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP Everyone counts for the 2020 Census As this magazine lands in your mailbox, enforcement agency. Your responses to so should have at least one mailing the 2020 Census cannot be used against THE JOHNSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT MAGAZINE about participating in the 2020 Census. you in any way. The federal government counts everyone For the first time, you can participate in the nation every 10 years and has JoCo Magazine, a publication produced in the census online. While some may begun doing so for 2020. by Johnson County Government, is like the convenience of that, others mailed to each residence and business Back in October 2018, we were the might have concerns about security. in Johnson County, Kansas, four times first county in Kansas to officially The Census Bureau assures us that it per year. partner with the U.S. Census Bureau encrypts data submitted online to protect Mission: JoCo Magazine is dedicated to on this effort and create a Complete personal privacy, and its cybersecurity publishing stories that inform residents Count Committee. Since then, Johnson programs meet the highest standards for about county services and fnances, County has worked with dozens of cities, protecting personal information. as well as issues that may impact their chambers of commerce, school districts, You have other choices for how to quality of life. non-profits and other community groups participate, including by phone, filling Publishing of advertisements does not to educate and raise awareness about out a paper form or responding to a constitute agreement or endorsement why the census is so crucial and how to census worker who comes to your door. by this publication or Johnson County participate. Government. Johnson County will have several Census data is used in many ways. It Please submit questions or comments assistance sites for anyone needing help determines how much money local about the magazine by calling participating in the census. If you need communities receive from the federal 913-715-0725 or emailing help or computer access, visit any public government for schools, healthcare, [email protected]. library in Johnson County or call United hospitals, roads and programs such Way 2-1-1 for a list of assistance sites Editor: Caitlin Ferguson as the Women, Infants, and Children near you. Content contributors: (WIC), Head Start and school lunch programs. States use the data to redraw You might be interested to know Nicole Blackwell Laura Hunt the boundaries of legislative districts that census forms are available in 13 Keith Davenport Barbara Mitchell to account for population shifts, and languages and language guides (video Jennifer Dunlay Melissa Reeves Congress uses it to determine how many and print) are available in 59 non- Theresa Freed Lori Sand seats each state has in the U.S. House of English languages as well as American Susan Gray Joe Sundermeyer Representatives. Sign Language, Braille and large print. Jody Hanson Mark Van Baale Gerald Hay It is important to know that the If you live in this country, participating information gathered in the 2020 in the census is an important way to For information about advertising Census is confidential. The Census ensure our communities receive the opportunities, please contact Bureau cannot share information with appropriate funding and representation Tim Phenicie at 913-715-8920 or any government agency, court or law for the next 10 years. [email protected]. JoCo Magazine: 111 S. Cherry St., Suite 3300 Olathe, KS 66061 913-715-0725 Ed Eilert Penny Postoak Ferguson jocogov.org/jocomag Chairman, Board of County Commissioners County Manager On the cover: February 1st was a beautiful day for JCPRD’s Cedar Niles Park groundbreaking ceremony. About 100 people showed up including these kids, who were invited to try their hand at shoveling some dirt. Ed Eilert, Board of County Commissioners chairman, Jef Stewart, JCPRD director, and George Schlagel, JCPRD board chairman, gave remarks as well. The park in west Olathe is scheduled to open in 2021. Check out page 18 for more on the exciting new developments planned for parks and libraries in the coming years. 2 jocogov.org Spring 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Spring 2020 • Volume 7 • Issue 1 4 In short Ways to engage with JoCo 5 Johnson County makes progress on major building projects Online 6 New study explores ways to improve health in Johnson County Visit jocogov.org to: • Find your county commissioner 7 Johnson County prepares volunteer storm spotters for severe weather • Get answers to questions • Learn about more than 400 services 8 Johnson County partners with cities on housing assessment that Johnson County provides Social media 9 Best Times Digest Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @jocogov 11 Make 2020 Count: Everything you need to know about the 2020 Census By phone Call Center: 913-715-5000 15 JoCo History: 1860 Census asked interesting questions Kansas Relay Operator: 800-766-3777 16 Mark your calendar Board of County Commissioners’ meetings: 18 Master plans progressing for libraries, parks Attend a board meeting weekly at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays on the third foor 19 Johnson County Sherif’s Ofce: Career opportunity awaits of the Administration Building, 111 S. Cherry St., in Olathe or watch online at 20 Looking ahead to the 2021 budget boccmeetings.jocogov.org. 21 Summer reading is important for kids’ success Johnson County Elected Ofcials 22 What to watch for Ed Eilert, Chairman 23 Three Questions Becky Fast, 1st District Jim Allen, 2nd District Pictured above: RideKC Johnson County was on hand to help residents celebrate the National Steve Klika, 3rd District Champion Kansas City Chiefs at the victory parade on February 5. Ride KC provided shuttles from Janeé Hanzlick, 4th District the Oak Park Mall parking lot to the parade route in downtown Kansas City. In total, the 70 buses Michael Ashcraft, 5th District in operation made 300 round trips, moving about 20,000 people to and from the parade area. Mike Brown, 6th District The longest wait time to get on a bus was 40 minutes, but the average was much closer to 20 Steve Howe, district attorney minutes, making the service an “overwhelming success” according to Josh Powers, who manages Calvin Hayden, sherif transit for Johnson County Government. Spring 2020 jocogov.org 3 A glimpse into what’s going on in Johnson County Government New Century AirCenter to host 2020 air show Officials announced at a press conference on March 4 that the 2020 KC Air Show will be held at New Century AirCenter in Gardner Sept. 5-6. The show will bring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to the Kansas City metro for the first time in over a decade. “We are excited to bring this great event to Johnson County launches eforts to prevent COVID-19 Johnson County’s New Century airport, the third busiest in Kansas,” said Ed Eilert, chairman of In January, Johnson County began various efforts surrounding the the Board of County Commissioners. “It’s also coronavirus, known as COVID-19. Johnson County Department of an honor to be hosting the U.S. Air Force Jet Health and Environment (JCDHE) started preparing local health care Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds, for their partners for a potential spread in the community and providing guidance first visit to the Kansas City area in 12 years.” on how to evaluate potential cases and educate about prevention. Johnson County emergency dispatchers began screening 911 callers with flu-like “It takes a village to put on the best air show in symptoms, notifying emergency personnel to take appropriate precautions the county,” said Mike Saxton, assistant air show if a caller is at a higher risk of having the virus. director. On March 2, the county launched regular internal task force meetings and Ride KC Johnson County transit will run more community partner webinars to share the latest information and guidance than 80 buses between designated area lots and with representatives from emergency response agencies, schools, the air show venue. hospitals and law enforcement. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, the The county has created the webpage jocogov.org/coronavirus to post Gardner Police Department, Johnson County the latest information and links to websites for JCDHE, the Kansas MED-ACT, Fire District #1 and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Centers for Disease Highway Patrol will also be on hand to provide a Control and Prevention. You’ll find tips on how to prevent the spread of safe, family-friendly event. any type of flu or cold, such as handwashing and staying home when ill. Learn more about the event at kcairshow.org. Mental Health/Sherif partnership The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Johnson County Mental Health Center (JCMHC) to provide behavioral health services at the Adult Detention Center. This initiative provides continuity of care for inmates; JCMHC can continue to provide outreach and services after an inmate’s release. The program’s intent is to decrease repeat offenses and reduce the number of people with mental illness in jail, saving taxpayer dollars in the process. “Health and well-being are a very important part of the success of every community. I am excited at the opportunity to lead the eforts to improve health for every resident of Johnson County.” — Dr. Sanmi Areola, Johnson County Government’s new director of the Department of Health and Environment.
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