A lifelong Clay County resident, public servant, and trusted leader with a record of common‑sense solutions

Rooted in Clay County

Jon Carpenter grew up in Kansas City’s Northland, attending St. Charles grade school and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church before graduating from North Kansas City High School as a National Merit Scholar. That scholarship took him to the University of Southern California, where he graduated magna cum laude in political science with a minor in international relations.

After college, Jon came home to Clay County and married his high school, college, and current sweetheart, Midori. As a small business owner and later a public servant, he has dedicated his career to serving the Northland and is guided by his vision of common-sense leadership and practical problem-solving for the issues that really matter to working people, families, and seniors. He’s running for Western Commissioner to keep Clay County moving forward - focused on good roads, public safety, and strong communities.

Leadership You Can Trust

  • Infrastructure

    Reliable roads and bridges that keep Clay County connected.

  • Public Safety

    Working with law enforcement and first responders to keep neighborhoods safe.

  • Strong Communities

    Schools, parks, and services families count on.

  • Common-Sense Leadership

    People over politics; solutions that work.