Johnson County Sustainability Coalition

Johnson County encourages sustainable and environmentally friendly practices throughout the community. To better promote the efforts of Johnson County and its government towards a more sustainable future, with a focus on reducing our environmental impact, promoting social responsibility, and fostering economic growth, the Board of County Commissioners established the Johnson County Sustainability Coalition.

The Coalition provides input, recommendations and advice to the Board regarding the development and ongoing activities pertaining to environmental stewardship for the community by addressing these topics:

  • Energy and greenhouse emissions
  • Natural systems
  • Ecology
  • Water
  • Quality of life
  • Transportation
  • Solid waste

View the county’s Sustainability Guide to learn about Johnson County Government’s commitment to sustainability and find sustainability tips and quick links.

Coalition Meeting Schedule

Date

Time

Location
Feb. 18, 2026 4-6 p.m. Johnson County Northeast Office (6000 Lamar, Mission, KS), Room 510
April 15, 2026 4-6 p.m. Johnson County Northeast Office (6000 Lamar, Mission, KS), Room 500
June 17, 2026 4-6 p.m. Johnson County Northeast Office (6000 Lamar, Mission, KS), Room 500
Aug. 19, 2026 4-6 p.m. Johnson County Northeast Office (6000 Lamar, Mission, KS), Room 500
Oct. 21, 2026 4-6 p.m. Johnson County Northeast Office (6000 Lamar, Mission, KS), Room 500
Dec. 16, 2026 4-6 p.m. Johnson County Northeast Office (6000 Lamar, Mission, KS), Room 500

 

Coalition Subcommittees

List of Subcommittees

  • Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Solid Waste
  • Natural Systems, Ecology and Water
  • Quality of Life and Transportation

Subcommittees that meet at the same time each hold a separate virtual meeting. Meeting links are available upon request. Please email Brian Alferman at brian.alferman@jocogov.org.

Subcommittee Meeting Schedule

Subcommittee(s) Date Time Location

Quality of Life and Transportation

 Feb. 16, 2026 5:15-6:15 p.m. Meeting held online

Solid Waste

 Feb. 17, 2026 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meeting held online
All March 18, 2026 4-5 p.m. Meeting held online
All May 20, 2026 4-5 p.m.  Meeting held online
All July 15, 2026 4-5 p.m. Meeting held online
All Sept. 16, 2026 4-5 p.m. Meeting held online
All Nov. 18, 2026 4-5 p.m. Meeting held online

 

Members of the Coalition

Sustainability Coalition Members

Members of the Sustainability Coalition

The Johnson County Sustainability Coalition consists of up to 15 members, all of whom reside in the greater Kansas City region. Coalition members include community members, business leaders, academia and sustainability professionals.

Coalition members are appointed by the Chair of the Board, with the approval of a majority of the Board. View a list of current Coalition members below. To apply for a vacancy on the Coalition or another board or commission, visit boards.jocogov.org.

Member Name

Term Date

Term Length

Julie Peterson

Jan. 15, 2026-June 28, 2029

3 Years

Sara Greenwood

Nov. 1, 2024-Oct. 31, 2027

3 Years

Piercyn Charbonneau

Nov. 1, 2024-Oct. 31, 2027

3 Years

Shaun Pietig

Nov. 1, 2024-Oct. 31, 2027

3 Years

Emily Randel

Nov. 1, 2024-Oct. 31, 2027

3 Years

Kristin Riott

Nov. 6, 2025-June 28, 2028

3 Years

Phaedra Svec

Jan. 15, 2026-June 28, 2029

3 Years

Scott Schulte

Nov. 6, 2025-June 28, 2028

3 Years

Lara Isch

Nov. 6, 2025-June 28, 2028

3 Years

Nick Voris

March 5, 2026-June 28,2029

3 Years

Ashok Gupta

Oct. 31, 2023-Oct. 31, 2026

3 Years

Megan Parsons

Oct. 31, 2023-Oct. 31, 2026

3 Years

Lindsey Constance

Oct. 31, 2023-Oct. 31, 2026

3 Years

Tom Jacobs

Oct. 31, 2023-Oct. 31, 2026

3 Years

Ajay Kasarabada

Oct. 31, 2023-Oct. 31, 2026

3 Years

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Johnson County Sustainability Coalition will publish all meeting information and agendas below to comply with the Kansas Open Meetings Act. After each meeting, we will post corresponding minutes.

To request a copy of a previous meeting agenda or minutes, email Brandon Hearn at brandon.hearn@jocogov.org.

Coalition Documents

Contact the Coalition

For more information about the Johnson County Sustainability Coalition, please contact Brian Alferman at brian.alferman@jocogov.org.