Commission Board Meeting Cancelled for Wed, March 10, 2021 - 5:30 PM
There will be no County Commission meeting March 10, 2021 for Spring Break.
Unified Command launches COVID Helpline for Douglas County
A new COVID Helpline – 785-864-9000 – is available for Douglas County. This phone number will be answered by trained staff who can help answer questions about vaccination, testing, symptoms, local public health orders and other COVID-19 related questions. The helpline will be available: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday.
New public health order expands mass gathering limit to 25, expands hours of operation for restaurants and bars to midnight
Public health leaders have updated the local health order to expand the mass gathering limit and to expand hours of operation for venues and establishments serving food and drinks indoors. The new order is in recognition of fewer COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the community.
Appraiser's Office working to correct printing issue affecting about 5,600 properties
The Douglas County Appraiser’s Office mailed the 2021 Change of Value Notices on Friday, Feb. 26. On Monday, March 1, Appraiser Steven Miles and his staff became aware that some notices had the incorrect property information and value printed on them.
Commission Board Meeting on Wed, March 3, 2021 - 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Due to the Governor’s Emergency Declaration and the Health Officer’s orders, for safety, public meetings and public comment during those meetings will require modification. Douglas County is committed to transparent public meetings and will continue this commitment during the COVID-19 crisis. Douglas County is also committed to public safety and compliance with the current order of the Governor of the State of Kansas. These modifications will be in place between the date of this release and upon further notice.
Commission Board Attendance on Fri, February 26, 2021 - 11:00 AM
11:00 a.m. - Noon : Planning Commission Retreat on Zoom. County Commissioners have been invited to attend. No County business will be conducted.
Commission Board Attendance on Fri, February 26, 2021 - 12:00 PM
12:00 - 1:300 p.m. Quarter Judges Luncheon. Two or more Commissioners may be in attendance. No County Business will be conducted.
Commission Board Meeting on Wed, February 24, 2021 - 5:30 PM
Due to the Governor’s Emergency Declaration and the Health Officer’s orders, for safety, public meetings and public comment during those meetings will require modification. Douglas County is committed to transparent public meetings and will continue this commitment during the COVID-19 crisis. Douglas County is also committed to public safety and compliance with the current order of the Governor of the State of Kansas. These modifications will be in place between the date of this release and upon further notice.
Commission Board Meeting on Wed, February 10, 2021 - 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Due to the Governor’s Emergency Declaration and the Health Officer’s orders, for safety, public meetings and public comment during those meetings will require modification. Douglas County is committed to transparent public meetings and will continue this commitment during the COVID-19 crisis. Douglas County is also committed to public safety and compliance with the current order of the Governor of the State of Kansas. These modifications will be in place between the date of this release and upon further notice.