At-Large Councilmember· month-level start: January 2022 (elected to the at-large seat in Nov 2021 per Johnson County Post 2025-11-05); left office January 6, 2026 when successor Jeff Creighton was sworn in per Olathe Reporter
Kevin Gilmore
Olathe
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
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- Total speaking time
- 0:15
- Avg per meeting
- 0:15
- Segments
- 3
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Top issues during term (5)
Lone Elm Townhomes rezoning
Housing here could add property tax base, but neighbors worry about costs to maintain their private streets with added traffic.
STAR Bond pledge for stadium-area project
Potential major tax-increment financing commitments tied to the Chiefs headquarters project remain under debate at the state level.
151st & Mur-Len Mixed Use development (RZ25-0014)
Adds housing and retail tax base near 151st and Mur-Len; no new signal or road widening funded yet.
2026-2027 street programs and capital projects
Private street participants pay deposits up front and get refunds if bids beat estimates.
cold storage facility approval
The project could bring construction spending and new tax revenue to Olathe, but nearby road or mitigation costs could eat into the upside.
Decisions during term (23)
Recorded while Gilmore was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.