Located on the southern edge of Johnson County, Gardner, Kansas, is growing at a faster rate than the county as a whole. More than 22,000 people have chosen Gardner as their home for its affordable housing, excellent schools, safety, a strong sense of community and high quality of life. Green space is also plentiful, with many miles of nearby lakes and parks. 

The City of Gardner is an award-winning organization whose employees focus on four main goals:
1. Increasing Gardner's housing market to accommodate our rapidly growing population, expanding and renovating existing businesses, and facilitating the opening of new ones.
2. Enhancing the quality of life for our citizens through programs and activities that promote safety, health and community involvement.
3. Delivering consistent quality service as we own and manage our municipal utilities as well as maintaining our infrastructure, including improving ADA accessibility.
4. Continuing best practices that have helped the city maintain a track record of fiscal responsibility based on sound financial planning and management.

As an employer, the city also offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to eligible participants. In addition, we offer retirement savings plans, continual job training, tuition reimbursement, recognition programs, and an award-winning Employee Wellness Program.



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City of Gardner

Todd Winters

Pottinger Mark

Mike Gardner

Melissa Krayca

John Paa

Jen Jordan

Jamie Tigerstrom-Kelley

Christine Hiles

Amanda Crooks

Tye Gordon

Jim Moore

Robert Davis

Jesse Howard

Robert Case

Kristie Hatley

Jesse Hunter

Pamela Waldeck

Mark Baldwin

Matthew Wolff

Laura Gourley

The Planning and Development team at the City of Gardner is responsible for overseeing urban and community growth to accommodate the city's rapidly expanding population. This team focuses on strategic land use planning, zoning, the facilitation of new business and residential development, and the enhancement of public spaces. Key roles include mapping and analyzing geographic data, devising comprehensive development plans, engaging with the community to ensure informed growth, and maintaining compliance with regulations to promote sustainable and organized development.

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