Long-time leader Ed Eilert ended his 44-year career in public service Thursday by chairing a final Johnson County Commission meeting. A reception is planned Friday to honor Eilert. It will be held at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center, a landmark Eilert strongly supported. The building now houses the Johnson County Museum and Johnson County Parks and Recreation Programs. Both a part of Eilert’s county legacy. Eilert served 16 years as a county commissioner. Before that, he spent 24 years as Overland Park’s mayor. Eilert also served on the Overland Park City Council.
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