Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Douglas County.
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- View profileRoger L. KitsmillerNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2027Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
- View profileJohn PendletonNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2027
- View profileMark NeisNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2027
- View profileStephen C. EvansDistrict -Current term 2026 to 2029
- View profileLane WilliamsDistrict -Current term 2026 to 2029
- View profileCharles TaylorNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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About Drainage District Board
About this position
The Drainage District board members oversee storm and wastewater management within the district.
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 3 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Drainage District Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Resident and qualified elector of the city and district if applicable.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee = $55 or 1% of salary + $50; petition signature requirement of 4% of voters.
- Filing period
- Until June 1, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 1100 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Filing phone
- 785-832-5167
- Step 3
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