KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on Thursday voted on new district borders in Johnson County, Kansas.

The changes are set to take effect immediately.

The county said the new districts are based on population shifts and continued growth in Johnson County.

The borders define the six voting districts. From each district, one county commissioner is elected.

Specific boundary changes are noted in the maps below.

BOCC Chairman Mike Kelly said he appreciated the residents who provided feedback during the redistricting process.

"All Johnson County residents should be fairly and equitably represented," he said in a statement. "It's a key tenet of our democracy, and I’m grateful for the participation of our community."

Kansas statute requires the BOCC to review the

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