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.

District 1 - Vice Chairman

Joe D. Thompson

Commissioner

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

District 2

Shannon Crawford

Commissioner

Shannon Crawford took vacated office in December of 2024; he started his first full-term as County Commissioner in January 2025.
Shannon can be reached through the Commission Secretary

District 3- Chairman

Tron Stegman

Commissioner

Tron Stegman took office in January of 2017, he is currently serving his third 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