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County Commissioner District 1

Johnson County, Kansas
My vote power: Above average

This seat represents District 1, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Becky Fast is the incumbent Johnson County Commissioner for District 1, representing the district since 2019 and serving a term that began in 2023.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Infrastructure 1 for

Nonpartisan

Ben Hobert is a Johnson County resident and candidate for County Commissioner District 1; his campaign biography says he has attended more than 200 Johnson County Board of Commissioners meetings since 2021.

Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, 1 against, Government Spending Reduction 2 for

Sources: jocoelection.org2