After failing to reach a consensus on one organization to lead a six-month tenant eviction defense pilot, Douglas County commissioners decided to split the program’s allocation between the two proposed partners. County commissioners directed staff at the end of April to solicit proposals for ...
Douglas County commissioners unanimously approved a contract for an environmental assessment – which is needed for the Wakarusa Drive extension project to move forward. The proposed road will extend Wakarusa Drive south from Kansas Highway 10, across the Wakarusa River to East 1000 Road. ...
The Douglas County Clerk's Office was recognized for an excellence in election administration with a national award. The U.S Election Assistance Commission, EAC, awarded the County Clerk's Office with the Clearinghouse Award, to highlight the department's best practices during the 2025 ...
Douglas County commissioners will consider an agreement to complete an environmental assessment for the Wakarusa Drive Extension project – a key hurdle the U.S. Corps of Engineers says must be cleared before the project — which has drawn opposition on environmental grounds — can move ...
Douglas County commissioners say slowing revenue growth could make the 2027 budget especially difficult and asked staff to look for where there can be cuts. On Wednesday, county commissioners were given a preview of what to expect for the 2027 budget. Historically, county staff have prepared ...
County Clerk Jamie Shew has been elected to serve as the chair of a national board that helps guide a federal elections agency. Shew will be the first representative from Kansas to serve as the chair to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Standards Board, which assists the U.S. Election ...