2023 Archived Johnson County Candidate Events and Information
2023 Mayor Events
Lenexa Mayor Forum
Olathe Mayor Forum
Shawnee Mayor Forum
2023 Mayor Candidate Information
General Election – November 7, 2023
Lake Quivira
Lake Quivira
- Brady Allen Lilja (Incumbent)
Leawood
Lenexa
Mission Woods
Olathe
Roeland Park
Roeland Park
- Michael Poppa (Incumbent)
Shawnee
Westwood
Westwood Hills
Westwood Hills
- Rosemary Podrebarac (Incumbent)
2023 School Board Events
Blue Valley School Board Members
De Soto School Board Members
Gardner Edgerton School Board Members
Olathe School Board Members
2023 School Board Candidate Information
General Election – November 7, 2023
Blue Valley - USD 229
School District Member 1 – Candidate Forum
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- Christine Vasquez
- Candidate Survey
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- Jan Kessinger (Incumbent)
School District Member 2
- Patrick Hurley (Incumbent) – Candidate Interview
- Trisha Hamilton – Candidate Interview
School District Member 3
- Amie Callahan
- Jodie Dietz (Incumbent) – Candidate Interview
- Rachel Faagutu – Candidate Interview
School District Member 7 – Candidate Forum
- Clay Norkey
- Michael Huebner
De Soto - USD 232
School District Member 1
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- Chad Philhour – Candidate Interview
- Chad Philhour – Candidate Interview
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- William (Bill) Fletcher
- Candidate Survey
School District Member 2
- Ashley Spaulding (Incumbent) – Candidate Interview
- Greg Withrow – Candidate Interview
School District Member 3
- Henry Sandate – Candidate Interview
- Stephanie Makalous (Incumbent) – Candidate Interview
School District Member 7
- Andrew Jacober – Candidate Interview
- Anh-Nguyet – Candidate Interview
Gardner Edgerton - USD 231
School District Member 1 – Candidate Forum
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- Emma Jones
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- Russell Ellis (Incumbent)
School District Member 2 – Candidate Forum
- Aleksandra Nokes
- Jeff Miller (Incumbent)
School District Member 3 – Candidate Forum
- Allen Vonderschmidt
- Katie Williams (Incumbent)
School District Member 7 – Candidate Forum
- Heath Freeman
- Threasa Lang
Olathe - USD 233
School District Member 1 – Candidate Forum
- Dan Adera-Odhiambo
- Mark Wingren – Candidate Interview
- Stacey Yurkovich (Incumbent)
School District Member 2
- Brad Boyd (Incumbent) – Candidate Interview
- Jesse Gillam – Candidate Interview
School District Member 4 – Candidate Forum
- Claire Reagan
- Holly Palacio
School District Member 7 At-Large – Candidate Forum
- Jennifer Gilmore
- Will Babbit
Shawnee Mission - USD 512
School District Member 1
- Mario Garcia III
- Ronald N. Occhiogrosso
School District Member 3
- Jessica Hembree (Incumbent)
- Mark Tallent
School District Member 5
- Jamie Borgman (Incumbent)
- Lynn McLarty
School District Member 7
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- David H. Westbrook
- Candidate Survey
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- Logan Austin
Spring Hill - USD 230
School District Member 1
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- Doug Hull
- Shelby Helms
- Stephanie Bingman Kice
School District Member 2
- April Horne
- Sara Aguayo
School District Member 3
- Jon Chitwood
School District Member 7
- Anna Baker
Primary Election – August 1
Olathe - USD 233
School District Member 7 At-Large
- Charles Carter
- Jennifer Gilmore
- Troy Snyder
- Vince Weston
- Will Babbit
2023 City Council Events
De Soto City Council Forums/Interviews
Interviews included for at-large candidates.
Gardner City Council Forums/Interviews
Forum included for various at-large candidates.
Lenexa City Council Forums/Interviews
Forums included for Ward 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Olathe City Council Forums/Interviews
Forums included for at-large and ward 1 candidates.
Overland Park City Council Forums/Interviews
Forums and interviews included for Ward 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Shawnee City Council Forums/Interviews
Forums included for Ward 1, 2, and 3.
2023 City Council Candidate Information
General Election – November 7, 2023
De Soto
De Soto
Council Members-At-Large
- Courtney Tripp – Candidate Interview
- Danny Lane (Incumbent) – Candidate Interview
- Joshua Turk
- Kevin R. Ritter (Incumbent) – Candidate Interview
- Victoria McMoran – Candidate Interview
- Zack Bradley – Candidate Interview
Edgerton
Edgerton (4 Year Term)
Council Members-At-Large
- Clay Longanecker (Incumbent)
- Deb Lebakken (Incumbent)
- Joshua E. Beem
- Ron Conus (Incumbent)
Fairway
Fairway (4 Year Term)
Council Member Ward 1
- Jason M. Rogers (Incumbent)
- Lee Story
Council Member Ward 2
- Jerry L. Williams
- Jonalan Smith (Incumbent)
Council Member Ward 3
- James E. Hafner
- Joseph Levin
Council Member Ward 4
- Jenna Brofsky
Gardner
Gardner (4 Year Term)
Council Members-At-Large – Candidate Forum
- Heather L. Koelzer
- Jonathan B. Allee
- Kacy Deaton (Incumbent)
- Mark Wiehn (Incumbent)
- Steven M. McNeer
- Tory Kristen Roberts (Incumbent)
Lake Quivira
Lake Quivira (4 Year Term)
Council Members-At-Large
- Chip Zimmer
Leawood
Leawood (Term Varies)
Council Member Ward 1 (4 Year Term)
- Alan Sunkel
- Charles R. Brettell
- Matt Peppes
Council Member Ward 2 (4 Year Term)
- Margaret Berger
- Sherrie M. Gayed
Council Member Ward 3 (4 Year Term)
- Lisa Harrison (Incumbent)
Council Member Ward 4 (4 Year Term)
- Steven Kaster
Lenexa
Lenexa (4 Year Term)
Council Member Ward 1 – Candidate Forum
- Bethany Griffith
- Courtney Eiterich (Incumbent)
Council Member Ward 2 – Candidate Forum
- Jermaine Jamison
- Mark Charlton
Council Member Ward 3 – Candidate Forum
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- Chelsea Williamson
- Candidate Survey
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- Dan Roh (Incumbent)
Council Member Ward 4 – Candidate Forum
- Christopher Herron
- Michael Elliott
Merriam
Merriam (4 Year Term)
Council Member Ward 1
- Jason Silvers (Incumbent)
Council Member Ward 2
- Rose Gerringer
- Whitney Yadrich
Council Member Ward 3
- Bruce Kaldahl (Incumbent)
Council Member Ward 4
Mission
Mission (4 Year Term)
Council Member Ward 1
- Trent Boultinghouse (Incumbent)
Council Member Ward 2
- Mary Ryherd
Council Member Ward 3
- Brian Schmid
Council Member Ward 4
- Cheryl Carpenter Davis
Mission Hills
Mission Hills (4 Year Term)
Council Member At- Large
- Andrew Weed (Incumbent)
- Eden B. Thorne (Incumbent)
- Gregg Davidson
Mission Woods
Mission Woods (2 Year Term)
Council Members At-Large
- Erica Hartley
- Carrol Thomas (Incumbent)
- Keith Mays
Olathe
Olathe (4 Year Term)
Council Member-At-Large – Candidate Forum
- Matthew Schoonover
- Wayne Janner
Council Member Ward 1 – Candidate Forum
- Chad Carroll
- Robyn Essex (Incumbent)
Council Member Ward 2 – Candidate Forum
- Dean Vakas
- Ryan Campbell
Overland Park
Overland Park (4 Year Term)
Council Member Ward 1
- Carol R. Merritt
- Holly Grummert (Incumbent) – Candidate Interview
Council Member Ward 2 – Candidate Forum
- Drew Mitrisin
- Jameia Haines
Council Member Ward 3 – Candidate Forum
- Richard Borlaza
- Tom Carignan (Incumbent)
Council Member Ward 4
- Gregg Riess – Candidate Interview
Council Member Ward 5 – Candidate Forum
- Faris Farassati (Incumbent)
- Inas Younis
Council Member Ward 6
- Scott Hamblin (Incumbent)
- Chris Newlin – Candidate Interview
Prairie Village
Prairie Village (4 Year Term)
Council Member Ward 1
- Terry O’Toole
Council Member Ward 2
- Inga Selders (Incumbent)
- Mark Samuel
Council Member Ward 3
- Bonnie Limbird (Incumbent)
- Lori Sharp
Council Member Ward 4
- Piper Reimer (Incumbent)
- Tyler Agniel
Council Member Ward 5
- Ciara Chaney
- Nicholas Reddell
Council Member Ward 6
- Ian Graves
- Kelly Wyer
Roeland Park
Roeland Park (4 Year Term)
Council Member Ward 1
- Jan Faidley (Incumbent)
- Stephanie Marriott
Council Member Ward 2
- Benjamin Dickens (Incumbent)
- Halie Sims
Council Member Ward 3
- Emily Hage
Council Member Ward 4
- Matthew Lero
- Miel Castagna-Herrera (Incumbent)
Shawnee
Shawnee (4-year Term)
Council Member Ward 1 – Candidate Forum Recording
- Sierra Whitted
- Tammy Thomas (Incumbent)
Council Member Ward 2 – Candidate Forum Recording
- Eric Jenkins (Incumbent)
- Jeanie Murphy
Council Member Ward 3
- Kurt Knappen
Council Member Ward 4 – Candidate Forum Recording
- Laurel Burchfield
- Megan Warner
Spring Hill
Spring Hill (4 Year Term)
Council Members-At-Large
- Chad Young (Incumbent)
- Chip VanHouden (Incumbent)
- Chris W. Leaton
- Doug D’Albini
- Kristin Feeback
Westwood
Westwood (4 Year Term)
Council Members-At-Large
- Holly Wimer
- Laura Steele (Incumbent)
- Melinda Garcia
Westwood Hills
Westwood Hills (2 Year Term)
Council Members-At-Large
- David Schmitz (Incumbent)
- Karen Sexton (Incumbent)
- Edward Gogol (Incumbent)
Primary Elections – August 1
Lenexa
Lenexa (4 Year Term)
Council Member Ward 1
- Bethany Griffith
- Courtney Eiterich (Incumbent)
- Enaam Shull
Olathe
Olathe (4 Year Term)
Council Member-At-Large
- Matthew Schoonover
- Wayne Janner
- Wes McCoy
Council Member Ward 1
- Chad Carroll
- Phillip Arbuckle
- Robyn Essex (Incumbent)
Overland Park
Overland Park (4 Year Term)
Council Member Ward 1
- Carol R. Merritt
- Holly Grummert (Incumbent)
- Selamawit Gebre-Amlak
Merriam
Merriam (4 Year Term)
Council Member Ward 2
- Angel Lopez III
- Rose Gerringer
- Whitney Yadrich
Prairie Village
Prairie Village (4 Year Term)
Council Member Ward 3
- Alex DiCarlo
- Bonnie Limbird (Incumbent)
- Lori Sharp
2023 Johnson County Water District Events
Water One Forums/Interviews
Forums included for Ward 1, 2, 3, and 4.
2023 Johnson County Water District Candidate Information
Water District Board Member 1
Water District Board Member 2
- Brian Glynn
- Ullyses Wright
Water District Board Member 6
Water District Board Member 7
2023 Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees Candidate Information
General Election – November 7, 2023
Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees
JCCC Board of Trustees
Trustees-At-Large (4 years)
Choose 3
- Benee Hudson
- Cindy Green
- Greg Mitchell
- Ken Selzer
- Laura Smith-Everett (Incumbent)
- Mike Storm
- Tera Wiggins
- Valarie Jennings