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4 | Page April 4 I ssueMarch 26 Kansas County Government Month Proclamation Signing (from left to right, first row): Dr. Dee McKee, Pottawatomie County Commissioner; Wendy Weiss, Lyon County Register of Deeds; Crystal Malchose, Geary County Human Resource Director; Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (seated); Dornella Leal, KAC Operations & Finance Manager; Amy Addington, KAC Membership Engagement Manager; (second row) Bruce Chladny, KAC Executive Director; Matt May, Wyandotte County Emergency Management Director; Terry David, Rice County Commissioner; Aaron May, Shawnee County Commissioner; Jay Hall, KAC Deputy Director & General Counsel; and Kimberly Qualls, KAC Education & Communications Director.Kansas Counties to Celebrate Kansas County Government MonthTopeka, Kan. %u2013 On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) Governing Board Members and staff joined Kansas Governor Laura Kelly at the Kansas State Capitol in Topka as she signed an official proclamation declaring April 2025 as Kansas County Government Month (KCGM), a month-long statewide celebration to recognize the importance of the work that county government provides in serving their communities and residents.KAC, in partnership with our Kansas Counties, will celebrate Kansas County Government Month throughout the month of April, to spotlight Kansas Counties and their role in making life better for every single resident, and in contributing to the intergovernmental partnership that makes effective governing possible.%u201cKansas County government employees serve nearly three million Kansans. These county employees are instrumental in providing important programs and services daily to help keep Kansans healthy, safe, and informed,%u201d stated Bruce Chladny, KAC Executive Director. %u201cI encourage all Kansans to participate in Kansas County Government Month outreach events to learn how all 105 Kansas Counties assist you and your loved ones each and every day.%u201dBy state statute, there are eighteen specific services that all 105 Kansas County governments are mandated to provide for their residents. There are many additional programs and services that Kansas County governments provide each day for their communities and residents. You can view a