Jackson County, Missouri
Government AdministrationMissouri, United States1001-5000 Employees
Jackson County, Missouri operates as a county-level government within the government administration sector, organized under a three-branch system established by a 1970 Charter and updated in 2010 to include an Ethics Code. The county encompasses 18 cities and towns, including most of Kansas City, and maintains a large workforce across multiple administrative departments led by appointed directors and supported by elected officials such as the County Executive, legislators, the Prosecutor, and the Sheriff. The county's Parks + Recreation system is a notable asset, described as the third largest county parks system in the United States, offering about 22,000 acres of outdoor space with beaches, lakes, and marinas. In 2025, Jackson County launched a Public Property Access Portal that provides residents and regional neighbors online access to property valuations for 2023 and 2025. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the county serves a broad region through its 18-city jurisdiction and its elected and appointed leadership.