County Commissioner Chairman
Source: jocoelection.org
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:
Gene Senesac
Did not advanceNonpartisan · lost
Gene Senesac retired in 2019 after a 37-year career as a director with a global agricultural food processor. He holds a degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University and served on Olathe's Street Maintenance Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee from June 2025 through June 2026.
Karen Crnkovich
AdvancedNonpartisan · advanced
Karen Crnkovich has owned and operated a heating, cooling, ventilation and plumbing company serving the Kansas City metro area for fifteen years. From 2022 to 2024 her business was named one of Ingram's Magazine and Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies.
Mike Kelly
AdvancedNonpartisan · Incumbent · advanced
Mike Kelly grew up in Johnson County and chose to raise his family there, and serves as Chair of the Board of Commissioners. He points to bringing major employers to the county, investing in infrastructure and expanding public safety and health services.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 3 against, Environment and Public Health 2 for, Government Efficiency 1 for,
Sources: jocoelection.org2