Johnson County elects Democrat Byron Roberson as its next Sheriff
Byron Roberson, the Prairie Village Police Chief, is the first Democrat in years to hold the position of Johnson County Sheriff. Incumbent Calvin Hayden, a Republican, lost in the August primary to Doug Bedford.
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Johnson County elects first Black sheriff, ending 96-year Democratic drought | Opinion
Prairie Village Police Chief Byron Roberson makes history as the affluent county’s first African American sheriff. It’s overdue. From :
Johnson County names Democratic nominee Byron Roberson new sheriff
With incumbent Johnson County Sheriff Calvin Hayden losing his bid for reelection in the August primary, voters Tuesday decided on a new sheriff.
'This is history': Johnson County elects 1st Democratic sheriff in nearly 100 years
Voters in Johnson County elected the first Democrat to serve as sheriff in nearly 100 years Tuesday night, sending Byron Roberson to the office.
2024 Election Results: Johnson County, Kansas Sheriff
There's a new sheriff in town in Johnson County, Kansas. Republican nominee Doug Bedford defeated current Johnson County Sheriff Calvin Hayden in the primary. Prairie Village Police Chief Byron Roberson is the Democratic Party's nominee in the race.
Johnson County elects Byron Roberson, its first Democratic sheriff in nearly a century
Johnson County voters chose Byron Roberson as their next sheriff in a close race Tuesday, electing a Democrat to lead the department for the first time in nearly a century and after heavy scrutiny of Sheriff Calvin Hayden’s leadership.
Byron Roberson wins race for Johnson County Sheriff
Voters in Johnson County, Kansas have officially selected Democrat Byron Roberson as the new county sheriff in a tight race against Republican Doug Bedford.
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Prairie Village takes another step toward banning short-term rentals
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Prairie Village bans Airbnbs and other short-term rentals, over the objections of owners
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Pleasant Prairie man shoots at tree trimmer, arrested for attempted first-degree homicide
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2024 Elections: A rare general election for Johnson County, Kansas Sheriff
BEDFORD WITH THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. HE HOPES TO LEAD. AND ROBERSON AS THE CHIEF OF THE PRAIRIE VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT. HE CURRENTLY LEADS MY SINGLE BEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ...
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Another Johnson County city is cracking down on short-term rentals like Airbnbs and VRBOs
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Pleasant Prairie budget proposes 1.2 % tax levy hike, new parks executive director position
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