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The Board of County Commissioners is a five-member group of elected officials who proudly represent the citizens of Douglas County, Kansas.
Patrick has called Lawrence home since attending the University of Kansas beginning in 1989. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from KU and… Go to the web page
Karen moved to Lawrence in 1993 to be the third generation of her family to attend the University of Kansas where she earned a BA in Environmental Studies and a PhD in Geography. As an entrepreneur,… Go to the web page
Gene Dorsey grew up in Gardner, Kan., graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the University of Kansas and spent a 35-year career working in the international oil and chemical… Go to the web page
Access to archives for Board and Council meetings, news, county budgets and election results.
Erica has been a resident of Douglas County for over 40 years, where she and her husband, Dustin Rothwell, a small business owner, raised two children in Baldwin City. She holds a B.S. in Business… Go to the web page
Shannon is a Lawrence townie, proud to have been raised here by a community who cared and offered support throughout her entire youth, which was steeped in experiences of family violence and deep… Go to the web page
Upcoming meetings related to the Office of Zoning and Codes
Renovation of the County Commission meeting room was finished Jan. 13, 2025, just in time for the swearing-in ceremony of elected officials. The renovation project included fitting the room to… Go to the web page
Contact information for the current Board of Commissioners
The Douglas County calendar includes upcoming events and council or board meetings.
A listing of Douglas County boards, councils and committees.
Resources and instructions for the public on how to use Zoom and Microsoft Office 365.
A listing of Lawrence/Douglas County joint services, long range/area plans for land use, the Planning Commission and planning applications.
Douglas County is partnering with Clarion Associates to undertake a comprehensive diagnostic review of the County’s zoning and subdivision regulations. These regulations govern how and where… Go to the web page
The home page for Douglas County, KS government
The ability to access records concerning activities of public agencies is essential for the transparency of government and the ability for each individual to understand how the government is… Go to the web page
The proposed extension of Wakarusa Drive is a high priority improvement in the county’s road network. The proposed alignment will restore north-south connection for a large service area in southwest… Go to the web page
Contact form for Douglas County Administration, including departments, councils and initiatives.
A list of web components available for use on the website.
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