KYLE MCCASKEY
Harvey County PIO
NEWTON, Kan. — Harvey County has selected Brad Jantz as its next county counselor.
The county commission approved an agreement with Jantz at the commission's Sept. 24 meeting.
Jantz fills the role previously held by Greg Nye, who served in that capacity for 18 years. We appreciate Nye's distinguished career helping our community.
The county counselor provides legal advice and expertise for a wide range of topics, including contracts, policy and regulations. Jantz carries nearly four decades of experience representing local governments.
Jantz serves as attorney for the cities of Burrton, Halstead and Sedgwick, among others, and as the counselor for Marion County since 2018. He has also served as a judge for various municipalities, and as a member of the Harvey County Indigent Defense Panel.
Jantz earned his juris doctor from the University of Kansas in 1985, where he also received a master's degree in business administration.