Dec 10, 2025 | Elections, JoCo Spending, Kansas Issues, Taxes, Transparency
By: Charlotte O’Hara Thursday evening, before I spoke at the Republican 3rd District Christmas Party, I listened to the stump speeches of Ty Masterson, Scott Schwab and Jeff Colyer. These three are the standard bearers for the status quo. They each touted...
Aug 26, 2025 | Elections, JoCo Spending, Kansas Issues, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Safety, Taxes, Transparency, Voting
By: Charlotte O’Hara Oh, this is a doozy!!! Kansas, hold on to your billfolds and pocketbooks! Last Thursday, August 21st, the De Soto City Council approved a development agreement with Mount Sunflower Properties, LLC (formed in Delaware in 2024) for an...
Aug 19, 2025 | Elections, JoCo Spending, Kansas Issues, Property Taxes, Taxes, Transparency, Voting
By: Charlotte O’Hara Ah, Johnson County—the engine of Kansas’ economic prosperity. Beautiful suburbs, lush lawns, and schools flush with funding have long been the image. But behind this oasis lies a 40-year heist: economic development schemes, tax...
Aug 12, 2025 | Elections, JoCo Spending, Kansas Issues, Transparency, Voting
By: Charlotte O’Hara Well, This Is Rich! The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners (JoCo BOCC), under the leadership of Chairman Mike Kelly, decided it was necessary to hire a consultant, HAYSTAQDNA, to assist with redistricting the six commission...
Jul 29, 2025 | Elections, JoCo Spending, Kansas Issues, Taxes, Transparency, Voting
By: Charlotte O’Hara Well, the Johnson County Commission — led by Chairman Mike Kelly (an attorney) — got a serious slap down from Attorney General Kris Kobach on Tuesday, July 22. The AG’s office issued a legal opinion declaring that the 1/4 cent public...
May 27, 2025 | JoCo Budget, JoCo Spending, Kansas Issues, Property Taxes, Taxes, Transparency
By: Charlotte O’Hara This is part two of the saga of Johnson County’s 1/4 cent Public Safety Sales Tax IV, which will be on our November ballot. A little background for your consideration. Currently we have three 1/4 cent Public Safety Sales Tax...
