Board of County Commissioners

Dan Sutton
District 1 Member

Dan Sutton

Dan Sutton Contact & Biography

Kyle Steinburg
Vice Chair, District 2

Kyle Steinburg

Kyle Steinburg Contact & Biography

Marc Straub
Chair, District 3

Marc Straub

Marc Straub Contact & Biography

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

Spotlight

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.

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Further Information

Tiana Rowland, 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 Commission and Board Application (PDF)
  1. Meeting Calendar
  2. Agendas & Minutes