The Board of County Commissioners is a three-member group of elected officials who proudly represent the citizens of Douglas County, Kansas. Commissioners serve a four-year term of office.
Shannon Reid - 2nd District
Shannon is a lifelong Lawrence townie, proud to have been raised here by a community who cared and offered support throughout her youth, which was steeped in experiences...
Patrick Kelly - 1st District (Chair)
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...
Karen Willey - 3rd District (Vice-Chair)
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.
Commission Meetings
Douglas County Commissioners typically meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts Street, on the second floor in the Commission meeting room. Meetings are also available on Zoom.
County Commissioners have work sessions to study and discuss various topics throughout the year. No action is taken during work sessions. If there's a work session, they are held at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays before the business meeting.
Upcoming Meetings
| Commission Board (Cancelled) Wed, Oct 4 2023 5:30 PM | Zoom and Douglas County Courthouse |
| Commission Board Meeting Wed, Oct 11 2023 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM | Zoom and Douglas County Courthouse |
| Commission Board Special Meeting Mon, Nov 20 2023 9:00 AM | Douglas County Election Office |
Past Meetings
County Commission District Maps
Upcoming Commission Maps (effective 1/1/2025)
Douglas County Courthouse
1100 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
United States
