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01/12/26, 10:00am, spoke with at live event 03/18/26, 12:00pm, spoke with at live event 03/19/26, 8:59pm, emailed questionnaire link Answers submitted online March 20, 2026 @ 3:40 PM.
03/18/26, 12:15pm, spoke with at live event 03/19/26, 9:17pm, emailed questionnaire link 03/20/26, 6:53am, candidate emailed plan to answer as quick as possible 03/24/26, 2:00pm, reminder text 03/24/26, 2:03pm, texted thank you for reminder Answers submitted online March 24, 2026 @ 2:35 PM.
03/19/26, 9:37pm, emailed access link 03/24/26, 3:42pm, texted that others in race had answered Note: Candidate could have seen opponents' answers before responding. Answers submitted online March 31, 2026 @ 8:24 AM
The Douglas County Commissioners, also known as the County Board approve the budgets of every county office, including those of the elected officials. That means they have significant say in how tax dollars are spent. They decide who will be awarded a contract for county services
---Policymaking and legislative authority, passing resolutions, ---Chairing and appointing committees, ---Hire and fire the county administrator, ---Responsible for the judicial system (courts, jail, Sheriff deputies), ---Responsible for Health and General Assistance, including the Douglas County Hospital, ---Managing taxation for all jurisdictions, valuations and Geographic Information Systems, ---Purchase, lease, or lease with option to buy and/or sell needed real estate - with limitations. The cities within the County operate within specific geographic boundaries and are responsible to provide for their citizens including police, fire and emergency services, parks and recreation, and infrastructure like streets and sewers. The city has broad authority within a limited geographic boundary. Though the County oversees any County area outside those limited city boundaries, the duties of the county vary greatly from the duties of the city.
See Complete DescriptionThe Douglas County Commissioners, also known as the County Board approve the budgets of every county office, including those of the elected officials. That means they have significant say in how tax dollars are spent. They decide who will be awarded a contract for county services
---Policymaking and legislative authority, passing resolutions, ---Chairing and appointing committees, ---Hire and fire the county administrator, ---Responsible for the judicial system (courts, jail, Sheriff deputies), ---Responsible for Health and General Assistance, including the Douglas County Hospital, ---Managing taxation for all jurisdictions, valuations and Geographic Information Systems, ---Purchase, lease, or lease with option to buy and/or sell needed real estate - with limitations. The cities within the County operate within specific geographic boundaries and are responsible to provide for their citizens including police, fire and emergency services, parks and recreation, and infrastructure like streets and sewers. The city has broad authority within a limited geographic boundary. Though the County oversees any County area outside those limited city boundaries, the duties of the county vary greatly from the duties of the city.
Must be a registered voter. Must be a resident of their respective district for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the date on which they are required to file as a candidate for office.
A board member must be able to collaborate but also maintain representing his/her specific area of the County. He/She should be willing to devote many hours to carefully listening to needs of citizens and cooperating with city officials where needed.
4 years
Yes; candidate nominated by party in the Primary election.
Three even-numbered districts voted on in gubernatorial elections, four odd-numbered districts voted on in presidential elections.
Douglas County election site information, See State Statutes Chapter 23
The Douglas County Commissioners, also known as the County Board approve the budgets of every county office, including those of the elected officials. That means they have significant say in how tax dollars are spent. They decide who will be awarded a contract for county services
---Policymaking and legislative authority, passing resolutions, ---Chairing and appointing committees, ---Hire and fire the county administrator, ---Responsible for the judicial system (courts, jail, Sheriff deputies), ---Responsible for Health and General Assistance, including the Douglas County Hospital, ---Managing taxation for all jurisdictions, valuations and Geographic Information Systems, ---Purchase, lease, or lease with option to buy and/or sell needed real estate - with limitations. The cities within the County operate within specific geographic boundaries and are responsible to provide for their citizens including police, fire and emergency services, parks and recreation, and infrastructure like streets and sewers. The city has broad authority within a limited geographic boundary. Though the County oversees any County area outside those limited city boundaries, the duties of the county vary greatly from the duties of the city.
Must be a registered voter. Must be a resident of their respective district for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the date on which they are required to file as a candidate for office.
A board member must be able to collaborate but also maintain representing his/her specific area of the County. He/She should be willing to devote many hours to carefully listening to needs of citizens and cooperating with city officials where needed.
4 years
Yes; candidate nominated by party in the Primary election.
Three even-numbered districts voted on in gubernatorial elections, four odd-numbered districts voted on in presidential elections.
Douglas County election site information, See State Statutes Chapter 23
