State of the County
The State of the County is an annual address given by the chair of the Board of County Commissioners. During this address, the chair will share a recap of the past year in Johnson County, including key successes and initiatives and share his vision moving forward.
2026 State of the County Address
The 2026 State of the County took place on Tuesday, April 14 at the Olathe Conference Center at Embassy Suites, 10401 S. Ridgeview Road, Olathe, KS 66061. The theme of the address was “Johnson County United: Purpose, Passion, Possibility."
Chairman Kelly’s speech drew connections between the deliberate effort and thoughtful collaboration required to bring FIFA World Cup 2026™ to the metro region and how that same effort and collaboration takes place in Johnson County every day to care for its residents, invest in a strong foundation for critical services and build strategic partnerships to meet our growing community’s needs.
During his address, Chairman Kelly spotlighted the significant achievements and collaborative partnerships that continue to make Johnson County a thriving community. He recognized several special guests whose participation in the Catch a Ride, Emerging Artists and Veterans Treatment Court programs helps bring the county’s impact to life.