Board of County Commissioners

Dan Sutton 
Vice Chair, District 1 

Dan Sutton

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Randy Agnew
Member, District 2

Commissioner Agnew

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Marc Straub
Chair, District 3

Marc Straub

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Welcome!

The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners conduct their regularly scheduled meetings in-person. Please join us in person or join by Zoom.

  • Monday Work Session: Douglas County Public Services Building, 140 19th Street East Wenatchee; Beginning at 8:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday Regular Business Session: Douglas County Courthouse, 203 Rainier St. Waterville; Beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Public Comment & Meeting Accommodations

We value your input and public comment is welcome. The Board of County Commissioners represents you, and appreciates community involvement and input.   

Please contact the Clerk of the Board to request and arrange any meeting accommodations as needed. Written public comment is encouraged, please provide your written comments to the Clerk of the Board 24 hours prior to the meeting. To provide comments or request accommodations online fill out the Public Comment & Accommodation Request Form below.

Board of Commissioners Public Comment & Accommodation Request Form

Steps

  1. 1. Contact Information(current)
  2. 2. Questions or Comments

  • Contact Information

    2. Please complete the online form below to submit your public comments or make a public meeting accommodation request. Please be sure to include accurate contact information for staff follow up.  If you would like to contact us by phone, you may call (509) 745-8537.

    About the County Commissioners

    The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is the legislative authority for Douglas County and is responsible for the overall administration of Douglas County government. The Board is responsible for the adoption of an annual budget, levies taxes and appropriates all funds for expenditure. The Board of Commissioners:

    • Adopts land use policies and development regulations for unincorporated areas
    • Enacts ordinances
    • Enters into governmental contracts and agreements
    • Establishes policies
    • Makes appointments to advisory committees
    • Responsible for assuring that County facilities and roads are constructed and maintained

    More Information

    People working at a deskOther Governmental Bodies Service

    Members of the Board of Commissioners also serve on other governmental bodies such as the Chelan-Douglas Health District Board of Health, LINK (public transit) Board, Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council, Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board, Homeless Steering Committee, Rivercom Board, Martin Hall Juvenile Detention Facility Board, North Central Washington Economic Development District and the Washington State Association of Counties Legislative Steering Committee . The Board represents Douglas County at various intergovernmental forums and community events.

    Washington Counties Map

    Further Information

    Carlye Baity, Clerk of the Board, can provide you with additional information about the Board's schedule. She may be contacted by calling the Commissioners' Office at 509-745-8537

    Districts

    There are three Commissioner districts with an approximate equal portion of the population of the County in each. As the regional government within Douglas County, the Board of Commissioners represents citizens in both the incorporated areas of the cities/towns and the unincorporated area of the county. Commissioners are elected to staggered four-year terms. Contact the Auditor's Office for information on which district you reside in.

    Voter Districts Map

    1. Douglas County Commissioner Districts and Voting Precincts (PDF)
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    Forms & Documents

    1. Open Range Petition - Instructions (PDF)
    2. Policies for Appointments and Functions of Boards, Commissions, and Committees (PDF)
    3. Volunteer Board and Commission Application (PDF)
    1. Meeting Calendar
    2. Agendas & Minutes