Gene Johns

Mayor2023-2028

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At a glance

News mentions: 2

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 15
Total speaking time: 2:08:33
Avg per meeting: 8:34
Segments: 2464

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Top issues during term (2)(Transportation)

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Bus Shelter Replacement Project

Over $1.7 million total across construction and inspection contracts.

medium→Sep 2026[0]

pedestrian plaza conversion

Local downtown restaurants and shops should see a nice boost in foot traffic and outdoor seating revenue.

Decisions during term (3)

Recorded while Johns was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Aug 18, 2026

South Forbes Road / Oso Creek Trail Active Transportation Enhancements Project

approved4-0Feb 17, 2026

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with GHD, Inc. for the South Forbes Road/Oso Creek Trail Active Transportation Enhancements Project, CC24-12

approved4-0Jan 20, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-1520, Approving the Submittal of Two Improvement Projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for Funding Under the Competitive Measure M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program

In the news (2)

KSHB 41 Kansas CityFeb 14, 2022

Former Laguna Niguel Mayor Robert Ming killed in plane crash Sunday at Johnson County Executive Airport

Kansas City StarFeb 14, 2022