Howze Steps In as Interim County Administrator | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Wyandotte County is poised for a leadership transition as interim county administrator David Johnston steps down, with Alan Howze set to take the reins temporarily. Howze, a seasoned insider since 2016 and current assistant county administrator, brings deep institutional knowledge and even federal experience to the role, which begins July 6 and lasts up to six months. The vote to confirm him is scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 PM at City Hall. This shift coincides with the retirement of longtime assistant county administrator Bridgette Cobbins after 30 years, adding to the momentous nature of…