Board of County Commissioners

Board Members

  • Anne Brown, District 1, was appointed to the Commissioner seat with a majority vote by the San Miguel County Democratic Party Vacancy Committee on May 17, 2023.  Anne will fulfill Hilary Cooper's term, which expires: January 14, 2025.
  • Lance Waring, District 2 Commissioner
    Term Expires: January 12, 2027
  • Kris Holstrom, District 3 Commissioner
    Term Expires: January 14, 2025

Mission

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners works to ensure our residents are healthy and flourishing and that our communities are safe and vibrant by:

  • Providing essential community services
  • Practicing responsible stewardship of our environment
  • Prioritizing long-term fiscal stability, and
  • Partnering with others to enhance the quality of life in San Miguel County and the region

Responsibilities

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) serves as both the administrative and policy-making body for San Miguel County. While, generally, the BOCC has only those powers specifically conferred by the state General Assembly, courts have held that they have such implied powers as may be necessary to carry out their specified powers. Constitutionally, the BOCC also sits as the County Board of Equalization. The Board also fills all vacancies in county offices other than those for County Commissioner and for Public Trustee. All powers of the county, as a legal entity, are exercised by the Board of County Commissioners and not by its individual members.

Commissioner Districts

Commissioners are elected at large for 4-year staggered terms, though each must live in the geographic district for which he/she is running. San Miguel County Commissioners elected in 2016 and in 2018 and thereafter will be limited to two terms. Electors, in 2015, voted to restore term limitations on county commissioners.

2021 Commissioner Redistricting

On December 29, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners voted to reapportion county commissioner districts according to Option 3 as presented. All plans and interactive maps may be viewed at www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/redistricting2021.

Commissioner Districts 2021 (PDF)

Regular Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners holds public meetings two to three times per month. Locations vary between the Telluride and Norwood County offices. Please check the Board of County Commissioners meeting calendar for meeting dates and locations.

2023 Board of County Commissioner Meeting Resolution

2023 Board of County Commissioners Live meeting schedule

Agendas, Packets, Minutes & Audio

Agendas and packets are available prior to the meetings. Audio is available after meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas, Packets, Minutes & Audio

Helpful Documents