The County Administrator is the chief executive officer of the county, with overall responsibility for the efficient administration of policies determined by the County Commission. The administrator serves at the pleasure of the County Commission, and is responsible for the implementation of their goals. Specific duties include budget preparation, coordination of county operations with other local governments and agencies, and development of proposals to improve county operations.
Citizens with any county related problem should always feel welcome to call or e-mail the County Administrator for assistance.
Entrepreneurship
Human Resources
Sustainability
Budget
Housing and Human Services
Behavioral Health
Purchasing
Entrepreneurship
Human Resources
Sustainability
Budget
Housing and Human Services
Behavioral Health
Purchasing
Heritage Preservation
The Heritage Conservation Council of Douglas County promotes the conservation of our cultural and natural heritage to honor our past, enrich our present, and inspire our future.
Purchasing
The Purchasing Office is responsible for enforcing the Douglas County Finance Policy, maintaining an active list of vendors, preparing specifications, and issuing requests for bids and proposals for county departments.
Human Resources
Human Resources is responsible for placing ads for new jobs, on-boarding new hires, handling benefits and working with third party administrators and vendors.
Housing and Human Services
Douglas County works closely with community partners and state and local agencies to expand access to supportive housing and respond to the needs of our houseless community members.
Douglas County's Food System Plan
Communities engage in planning activities to help guide future decisions. Planning can include land use, housing, transportation, economic development, and other key areas that shape a community. Local food system development is a new area of focus in planning—both nationally and in Douglas County.
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Sarah Plinsky
County Administrator
Sarah Plinsky was hired as the County Administrator in September 2019 after serving in the interim position for nine months. Before becoming the administrator, she had served as the Assistant County Administrator since December 2010. In that role, Sarah led the Administrative Services Department. READ MORE
Douglas County Courthouse
1100 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
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