Share Your Vision for Your Community

A Statewide Listening Project for County Commissioners

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Jun 04, 2026

Franklin County Courthouse in Ottawa, Kansas

We Want to Hear from You

You ran for county commissioner to improve your community. We’re interested in hearing what that means to you — your vision for your county, the values that guide your decisions and what you believe matters most for the people you serve. This is important because your decisions shape your community and the state. However, your collective vision has rarely been captured at a statewide level. We want to learn what matters to you in your own words. Understanding what you care about can help craft a better path toward health in Kansas.

What’s Involved

  • A single, one-on-one conversation via Zoom
  • 60-90 minutes at a time that works for your schedule
  • Your responses are kept confidential and reported without identifying information.

Who We Are

The Kansas Health Institute (KHI) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational organization based in Topeka. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas.

This study is led by Kevin Kovach, Dr.P.H., Senior Analyst and Portfolio Strategist at KHI, whose areas of interest lie at the intersection of public health, strategic planning and leadership.

Share Your Perspective

When you’re ready, the link below will take you to a consent form that explains the study and what taking part involves. Once you’ve reviewed it and provided your consent, you’ll be able to choose an interview time that works for your schedule.

Get Started →

Questions? Contact Kevin Kovach at kkovach@khi.org. He’s happy to connect before you commit.

About Kansas Health Institute

The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.

Learn More About KHI