Supervisor Jon Green is the steady, thoughtful leader Johnson County needs in turbulent times. His colleagues on the Board recognized that leadership by electing him Chair for a second consecutive year — an unprecedented vote of confidence. Jon’s calm, bridge-building approach has provided dependable leadership and delivered real results for the county over the past five years.
Over the last year and a half, Green has worked to build consensus among Board members, residents, law enforcement, and other stakeholders on plans for a new county jail that can earn broad public support. He helped guide discussions toward a 120-bed proposal, persuading some to scale back larger plans while encouraging others to support a more practical compromise. Now, his leadership is essential to bringing the jail bond proposal to voters this November.
As Johnson County continues to face political pressure from Kim Reynolds and Republican lawmakers in Des Moines and Washington, Jon Green has consistently stood up for local values and vulnerable communities…