County Legislature
Regular Meetings
While each meeting remains open to the public, if attendance is not essential, you may watch live stream video of the legislative meeting on the county's website at jacksonco.legistar.com
Responsibilities
The County Legislature is responsible for all legislative duties in the County, including the introduction and enacting of all County resolutions. They are also responsible for the introduction and enacting of all County ordinances subject to the approval or veto of the County Executive. A veto by the Executive can be overridden by six votes of the Legislature. Read Rules of the County Legislature here(PDF, 275KB)
Members
Six County Legislators are elected from six local districts of similar size, each representing about 1/6 of the County’s constituents. Three County Legislators are elected from three "at-large" districts of similar size. Every citizen in Jackson County is there-by represented by two County Legislators. View the individual Legislator's page for more details, including contact information.
Meetings
The County Legislature meets once a week, at the Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City.
Anti-Crime Committee
- Donna Peyton - Chairman
- Manuel Abarca IV
- Megan L. Marshall
- Charlie Franklin
Recent activity
Budget Committee
- Manuel Abarca IV - Chairman
- Megan Marshall
- Charlie Franklin
- Venessa Huskey
Recent activity
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Manuel Abarca IV - Chairman
- Megan L. Marshall
- Sean E. Smith
- Donna Peyton
Recent Activity
Finance & Audit Committee
- Megan L. Marshall - Chairman
- Jeanie Lauer
- Sean Smith
- Donna Peyton
Recent activity
Health & Environment Committee
- Manuel Abarca IV - Chairman
- Venessa Huskey
- Jeanie Lauer
- Jalen Anderson
Recent Activity
Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee
- Megan L. Marshall - Chairman
- Manuel Abarca IV
- Jeanie Lauer
- Jalen Anderson
Recent Activity
Justice & Law Enforcement Committee
- Venessa Huskey - Chairman
- Jeanie Lauer
- Megan L. Marshall
- Sean E. Smith
Recent Activity
Land Use Committee
- Charlie Franklin - Chairman
- Megan L. Marshall
- Donna Peyton
- Sean E. Smith
Recent Activity
Public Works Committee
- Jeanie Lauer - Chairman
- Venessa Huskey
- Sean E. Smith
- Charlie Franklin
Recent Activity
Rules Committee
- Donna Peyton - Chairman
- Manuel Abarca IV
- Megan L. Marshall
- Charlie Franklin
Recent Activity
Veterans
- Megan L. Marshall - Chairman
- Charlie Franklin
- Venessa Huskey
- Jeanie Lauer
Recent Activity
911 Oversight Committee
- Sean E. Smith - Chairman
- Jeanie Lauer
- Jalen Anderson
- Venessa Huskey
Recent Activity
Housing & Homelessness Committee
- Donna Peyton - Chairman
- Jalen Anderson
- Jeanie Lauer
- Manuel Abarca IV
Recent Activity
Jackson County Legislature
- DaRon McGee: 2023 Chairman, 4th District
- Megan Marshall: 2023 Vice Chairman, 3rd District At-Large
- Jalen Anderson: 1st District At-Large
- Donna Peyton: 2nd District At-Large
- Manuel Abarca IV: 1st District
- Venessa Huskey: 2nd District
- Charlie Franklin: 3rd District
- Jeanie Lauer: 5th District
- Sean E. Smith: 6th District
Recent Activity