Transmitting and exchanging information to promote the election process. Creating excellent relationships with the public. The atmosphere at the office, always cheerful and professional, turns celebratory before and after elections. No one loves the drama of elections more. They demand nothing less than flawless elections, resulting in accurate and timely election results.
Election results are available almost instantaneously on the election office web site.
Their commitment to each other and to their jobs centers on teamwork, creativity, flexibility, innovation, sacrifice, reliability, and the willingness to do what is needed. An added bonus happens during peak election times, when a dedicated team of temporary staff cheerfully answers the patriotic call to duty. From behind the scenes they cheer on Election Commissioner Connie Schmidt, a tireless community speaker, eager advocate for the democratic process, and a leader on the state and national level. The staff takes joy in the national reputation the Johnson County Election Office has earned, thanks to their efforts. In 1999 Johnson County had 289,793 registered voters - approximately 87 percent of eligible residents in a population of 430,000.