Juneteenth 2023 hours for Johnson County departments and offices

Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, 2 ½ years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers sailed into Galveston, Texas, and read aloud the order, freeing a quarter of a million slaves who were residing in the state.

Detailed schedule changes follow.

Johnson County Treasurer's Office announces tax sale information for 2023

The Johnson County Treasurer's Office is holding its annual tax sale Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Property owners in Johnson County who have outstanding taxes are reminded to settle tax obligations by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023. Failure to do so may result in properties being included in the tax sale. The Johnson County Treasurer's Office has notified property owners with delinquent taxes.

Property owners who have inquiries regarding the status of their property taxes or need assistance should contact the Johnson County Treasurer's Office at 319-356-6087.

Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board vacancies

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces four vacancies on the Johnson County Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board.

One vacancy is for a person categorized as “business, parents, residents or youth” for a three-year term beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and expiring Sept. 30, 2026. Two vacancies are representatives of a social service agency for a three-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Sept. 30, 2026. One vacancy is for a representative of the juvenile court system.

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