The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 4 adopted Resolution 145-25, setting the county's 2026 meeting calendar and a six-month pilot to alternate routine and action-focused sessions.

Assistant County Manager Adam Norris told the board the pilot (option D) would post action agendas at least 10 days before meetings, temporarily eliminate separate agenda-review sessions, and alternate weeks to give more time for study sessions and policy conversations on routine weeks. Norris cited charter resolution 04419 (2019) and earlier direction from a Committee of the Whole as the basis for the proposal.

The proposal drew divided support. Commissioner Allen Brand moved to adopt the resolution, with Commissioner Hanslick seconding. Supporters said publicly posting agendas earlier would increase transparency and give commissioners and the public more time to prepare. Commissioner Hanslick said earlier posting and the pilot structure would permit deeper policy conversations on off weeks.

Opponents argued that removing agenda review would hinder commissioners' ability to prepare and reduce opportunities for staff-to-commissioner interaction. Commissioner Ashcraft said he had “reservations about removing the agenda review process, both in terms of the public’s ability to see and understand what is going on as well as our own ability to interact with staff on the matter.” Commissioner Fast said agenda review aids staff preparedness and departmental coordination.

By roll call, the motion passed 5 in favor and 2 opposed. Chair Mike Kelly said the pilot would run six months, with the board able to call special meetings if necessary. Norris noted the calendar excludes certain holidays and dates tied to major events (including World Cup scheduling) and said staff would post the schedule and exhibit templates reflecting routine and action meeting formats.

The board did not immediately change standing charter provisions; instead it authorized the pilot and asked staff to implement posting and scheduling procedures for review at the end of the pilot.