Every week on "Fridays with Phil," Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota highlights Jackson County employees, agencies, and events across the community.
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Fridays with Phil: Parks Volunteer Banquet & 200 Acts of Kindness Challenge!
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota attended the Parks Volunteer Banquet to honor the dedicated volunteers who make Jackson County Parks the beautiful, welcoming spaces enjoyed by our community. The County Executive also issued a special challenge to achieve 200 Acts of Kindness during Jackson County's 200th anniversary in 2026.
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FRIDAYS WITH PHIL, May 8, 2026. Happy Birthday Harry Truman!
This week Phil does a self production episode of "Fridays With Phil" with the help of Hank and Charlie as they wish Harry Truman a Happy Birthday even when the county offices are closed. Enjoy!!
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Fridays with Phil: Rock Island Bridge:
On this edition of Fridays with Phil, Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota visits the newly opened Rock Island Bridge entertainment complex in Kansas City's West Bottoms to chat with founder/CEO Michael Zeller about railroads, bridges, and what it takes to bring a community together.
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Fridays with Phil: Sheep Shindig!
This week, things got wild & woolly when Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota jumped back in time at Missouri Town Living History Museum to preview the annual Sheep Shindig going on Saturday, May 2. The staff of Missouri Town will now be counting their sheep every night just in case!
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Fridays with Phil: Englewood Arts Center.
On this week's Fridays with Phil, Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota visits the Englewood Arts Center in the historic Englewood neighborhood in Independence to discuss art, community and more with Teresa Dorsch, Executive Director of Englewood Arts. County Executive LeVota will be hosting an event on April 15 at the Englewood Arts Center to raise funds to repair the building's elevator and open up access to this community arts center for all.
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Fridays with Phil: Powell Gardens Colonial Farms.
Spring has sprung, so Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota headed out to the newly dedicated Powell Gardens Colonial Farms in Blue Springs to discuss all things nature and the outdoors with Powell Gardens CEO Cody Jolliff.
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Fridays with Phil: New Jackson County Detention Center Ribbon Cutting.
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota along with Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forté, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson, 16th Circuit Court Presiding Judge Kevin Harrell and other elected officials cut the ribbon on the new Jackson County Detention Center and Public Safety Campus
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Fridays with Phil: American Jazz Museum
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota is asked to emcee Jazz at Noon featuring the Charles Williams Trio at the Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum on historic 18th & Vine in Kansas City.
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Fridays with Phil: Kicking off St. Patrick's Day.
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota visits Browne's Irish Marketplace to chat with Erin Gabert from the KC Irish Parade committee about the history of Kansas City's St. Patrick's Day parade and to get the scoop on this year's theme and what to expect at next Tuesday's event.
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Fridays with Phil Late Night Edition: Kids Take Over!
This week on Fridays with Phil, Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota invites hardworking county employees to be recognized for their accomplishments, but everything goes off the rails when unexpected guests show up!
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota meets Bob Kendrick, President & CEO of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum at The Museums at 18th & Vine to discuss the rich legacy of Negro Leagues baseball, its connections to Kansas City, and future plans for the 18th & Vine district.
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Fridays with Phil: Monument to Freedom, Justice & Courage
During Black History Month, Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota visits the Monument to Freedom, Justice & Courage at Leon M. Jordan Memorial Park with Jackson County 2nd District Legislator Venessa Huskey to discuss the rich history of civil rights and community building that inspired the monument. Nominations are open for more honorees through April 6, 2026. Go to jacksongov.org/freedomwall to learn more.
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Fridays with Phil: Snow Preparation with Jackson County Public Works
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota interviews employees of the Jackson County Public Works Department at the Road & Bridge facility in eastern Jackson County to discuss snow removal preparation and ongoing maintenance of our county roadways. .
Fridays with Phil: Jackson County Awards Grants to Non-profit Partners. Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota puts his pen to work signing grants to 75 of the non-profit agency partners selected to receive over $20 million in remaining ARPA funds. Several award recipients reveal the impact grant funds will have for Jackson County residents.
Fridays with Phil: New Jackson County Detention Center Turned Over to Corrections Staff. Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota tours the completed new Jackson County Public Safety Campus and turns over the keys to the facility to Corrections staff from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
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Jackson County Service Anniversaries.
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota honors a group of employees for their service anniversaries with a special pin commemorating 200 years of Jackson County (1826-2026). These employees have served our community from 5 years up to 25 years, and the County Executive thanks them and others for their excellent and reliable service.
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Fridays with Phil: Polar Plunge at Longview Lake Beach. Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota investigates some brave but unusual deeds happening for a good cause at Jackson County Parks + Rec's Longview Lake Beach. Amanda Geno from the Lee's Summit Police Department and Colby Chavers from Lee's Summit Underwater Recovery volunteer for the Polar Plunge, an annual benefit for Special Olympics Missouri.
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Fridays with Phil: 100 Years of Jackson County Public Health. Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota visits the Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) department in Lee's Summit to talk to Bridgette Shaffer, director of JCPH about their 100 year anniversary and services that they provide for the community.
Fridays with Phil: Jackson County Sheriff's Office Canned Food Drive. On this week's Fridays with Phil, Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota meets with Cheryl Walters to discuss the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Canned Food Drive and how we can all help out the less fortunate in our community this holiday season.
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Fridays with Phil: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota chats with members of Jackson County's law enforcement agencies, including the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and Jackson County Parks + Rec Rangers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. County Executive LeVota also recognizes the outstanding work done by the Corrections professionals at the Jackson County Detention Center, and introduces a special performance by the JCDC Choir.
Fridays with Phil: Tax Time with Collection Director Scott Lakin. Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota meets with Director of Collection Scott Lakin to discuss the 2025 tax season, options for taxpayers looking to pay their bills, the December 31st deadline and other useful information. Go to jacksongov.org to pay online, look up your tax bill and more.
Fridays With Phil: Christmas Carrot Cake Cookoff!
Fridays With Phil: Thanksgiving Weekend
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Turkey Bowl 2025! Today on Fridays with Phil, Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota gives Thanksgiving turkeys to 100 county employees in Jackson County's first Turkey Bowl. Like and subscribe for more content and watch out for the next Fridays with Phil surprise!
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The first ever "Fridays With Phil:"
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota Swearing-in Ceremony
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota was sworn into office in the Brady Courtroom at the Historic Truman Courthouse on October 16, 2025. County Executive LeVota was selected by the Jackson County Legislature to serve the remainder of Frank White's term and will hold the office until January 2027.
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