District 1, Joe D. Thompson, Vice Chairman
District 2, Shannon Crawford
District 3, Tron Stegman, Chairman
Commission Meeting Hours: 2nd & 4th Mondays – 8:30 a.m.
- Commission Meeting Minutes 11/25/2024 - COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 25, 2024 Agenda: 8:30 – Bills 8:45 – Cammie Heaton 9:00 – Rex Evans 9:15 – 9:30 – Tony Martin 9:45 – 10:00 – 10:30 – The Board of Stevens County Commissioners met in a regular session. Paul Kitzke, County Attorney and Amy Jo Tharp, County Clerk, were also present.
- Commission Meeting Minutes – Special Meeting 11/19/2024 - COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS –SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Agenda 9:00 – County Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Position The Board of Stevens County Commissioners met in a special meeting to discuss the open position for County Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Paul Kitzke, County Attorney, and Amy Jo Tharp, County Clerk, were also present. Tron called the meeting
Commission Meeting Proceedings: from 2003 to current
Duties of Commission
The Stevens County Commissioners are vested by Kansas State Statute 19-212 with both legislative and administrative powers and duties. These powers and duties include the following.
1. Supervision of county property
2. Organization of township following statutory procedures
3. Control of the financial affairs of the county
4. Approval of the annual budget
5. Levying of county taxes
6. Designation of depositories for the County Treasurer
7. Construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges
8. Approval of land use and zoning policies for the county
9. Issuance of bonds
10. Awarding of contracts
11. Incorporation of cities
12. Creation of special districts
13. Setting of salaries of all county officials
14. Providing a jail, courthouse, office space, and supplies for all county officers and the district court
15. Appointment of members of various boards and commissions
The Commission also serves as the County Board of Canvassers for elections.
Time and Place of Meetings
The County Commission meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in the County Commission Board Room located in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse, 200 E. 6th, Hugoton, Kansas. All meetings are open to the public.
Joe D. Thompson – District 1
Joe took office in January 2015, and he is currently serving in his third term as County Commissioner.
Joe is a lifelong resident of Stevens County. His wife Valerie is a teacher in Moscow. They have three sons; Jace, Jaron and Vance. Joe is a graduate of Moscow High School and West Texas A&M University.
Joe can be reached through the Commission Secretary at
200 E. 6th
Hugoton, Ks 67951
Telephone (620) 544-2541
Fax: (620) 544-4094
Shannon Crawford – District 2
Shannon Crawford took vacated office in December of 2024; he will start serving his first full-term as County Commissioner in January 2025.
Shannon can be reached through the Commission Secretary at
200 E. 6th
Hugoton, Ks 67951
Telephone (620) 544-2541
Fax: (620) 544-4094
Tron Stegman – District 3
Tron Stegman took office in January of 2017, he is currently serving his second term.
Tron is a life long resident of Stevens County. He is a full time farmer for the past 20 years.
He lives in the City of Hugoton with his wife Annie and their 3 boys.
Tron can be reached through the Commission Secretary at
200 E. 6th
Hugoton, Ks 67951
Telephone (620) 544-2541
Fax: (620) 544-4094