Skagit Board of County Commissioners
County Administrator: Trisha Logue
About the Board of County Commissioners
The Skagit Board of County Commissioners is made up of three elected Commissioners who each serve a district of Skagit County. The Commissioners serve as the County’s legislative authority. They are responsible for adopting a balanced budget for each calendar year; adopting, amending and repealing all County ordinances; appointing members of many County boards and commissions; and overseeing the following public services:
- Public roads and public works programs;
- Public health services;
- Planning and zoning of unincorporated areas;
- Emergency Services or civil defense programs;
- County park and recreation systems
- Other services and programs, which are not clearly the responsibility of other
elected County officials.
The Board of Commissioners does NOT have oversight or authority over independently elected County officials. Members of the public who have questions or issues related to the duties or business of elected officials (Sheriff, Auditor, Assessor, Coroner, Prosecuting Attorney, Treasurer, County Clerk, or District or Superior Court judges) must contact the office of that elected official.
Contact Us
Skagit County Commissioners
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
commissioners
@skagitcountywa.gov
For Media Inquiries:
Jenn Rogers
Communications and
Engagement Manager
Commissioner
Ron Wesen
District 1
Term: 4-Years
Term Expires: 2028
Commissioner
Peter Browning
District 2
Term: 4-Years
Term Expires: 2028
Commissioner
Joe Burns
District 3
Term: 4-Years
Term Expires: 2026
Latest News and Updates
September 11, 2026
Skagit County Commissioners Appoint Alex Lathum as County Coroner
On Friday, September 11, 2026, the Skagit County Commissioners approved the appointment of Alex Lathum to the vacant county coroner position. The previous county coroner, Hayley Thompson, announced her resignation early this year.
August 6, 2026
Skagit Council on Aging to Operate Mount Vernon and Burlington Senior Centers
Skagit County, in collaboration with the Skagit Council on Aging (SCOA), and the mayors of Burlington and Mount Vernon, recently explored options for the future operation of the Burlington and Mount Vernon senior centers. This discussion came at a timely moment, as Burlington's longtime senior center coordinator transitioned from the role, creating a natural opportunity to evaluate and strengthen the long-term sustainability of senior services in both communities.
July 28, 2026
Skagit County Assessor, Treasurer, and Auditor Announce Upcoming Closures
Skagit County is facing a continued financial imbalance with revenues unable to keep pace with rising annual expenses. The County Commissioners expect to make additional service level and programmatic reductions through the upcoming budget process in order to adopt a balanced budget for 2027.
July 15, 2026
Skagit County Commissioners Certify Housing Authority Annual Plan, Highlighting Progress in Expanding Housing Stability
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners voted on July 13, 2026, to certify the Housing Authority of Skagit County's (HASC) 2026 Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan, recognizing the agency's continued efforts in expanding access to stable housing for some of the county’s most vulnerable community members.
July 15, 2026
County Commissioners Adopt 2027 Budget Priorities, Launch Live Budget Transparency Website
This annual resolution helps provide departments and elected offices with guidance and constraints as to how they should prepare budget requests for the following year. Local governments in Washington state are required to adopt a balanced budget.
