JEDO

The Joint Economic Development Organization (JEDO) is a collaborative effort between Shawnee County and the City of Topeka, Kansas, established in 2001 to promote economic development. It is governed by a 13-member board, with voting members including the three Shawnee County Commissioners, the City of Topeka Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and two City Council members, while the remaining six Council members are non-voting. JEDO is funded by a quarter-cent countywide retailers' sales tax dedicated to economic initiatives.

JEDO works with GO Topeka to support projects like the ASTRA Innovation Center and business expansions, such as Harris Fabrication. The board meets quarterly (second Wednesday of February, May, September, and December) at 6:00 p.m., with meetings open to the public and televised, except for executive sessions. Agendas are posted on the City of Topeka and Shawnee County websites at least five business days prior. Public comment is allowed on actionable agenda items and at the end of meetings, with a four-minute limit per speaker.

- **Public Comment Signup**:

  - Odd-numbered years: Contact City Clerk's Office at 785-368-3940 or cclerk@topeka.org by 5:00 p.m. on meeting day.

  - Even-numbered years: Contact Shawnee County Counselor's Office at 785-251-4042 or Tabitha.pusch@snco.us by 5:00 p.m. on meeting day.

JEDO's chairperson alternates annually between the City Mayor (odd years) and the County Commission Chairperson (even years). Administrative duties also rotate, with the City handling them in odd years and the County in even years. Documents, including the interlocal agreement and operational rules, are available on Shawnee County's website, and meetings can be viewed online.

For more details, visit www.jedoecodevo.com or the Shawnee County website (snco.gov).[](https://snco.gov/jedo/)[](https://www.jedoecodevo.com/)[](https://www.jedoecodevo.com/About/)

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