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 th...