Members of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition (top) and Sustainability Coalition (bottom) were sworn in during the joint kickoff meeting on Dec. 6.

Work by Johnson County’s two newest community coalitions is underway. Members of the Johnson County Sustainability Coalition and Johnson County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition met on Wednesday, Dec. 6 for a joint kickoff meeting.

During the meeting, members of the two coalitions were sworn in, shared introductions and received legal and board training. From the Board of County Commissioners, Chair Mike Kelly, liaison for the Sustainability Coalition, and Commissioner Jeff Meyers, liaison for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition, welcomed the members to the two coalitions.

Members were appointed by Chair Kelly and ratified by the Board earlier this fall. There are 15 members on the Sustainability Coalition and 13 members on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition – which consist of community members, local leaders, subject matter experts and more.

• The Sustainability Coalition will encourage environmental stewardship across the Johnson County community in the face of a changing climate and provide recommendations on sustainability policy options.
• The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition will foster an inclusive community where all people are connected, safe, and have a sense of belonging and aims to cultivate a welcoming, diverse community where all people are valued.

Both coalitions align with the Board priority to provide high quality of life for all residents, which includes a safe and healthy community.

Find more information about the Johnson County Sustainability Coalition and Johnson County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition, including a list of members and schedule of upcoming meetings.