County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is made up of three members. They are responsible for approving bonds and reports, the county budget administration, the county policy administration, economic development, filling employee vacancies, and setting the county tax levy.

Wayne E. Clinton

Political party: Democrat

Clinton is currently the Chair of the Story County Board of Supervisors, a position which he also held in 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011. He was first elected onto the Board of Supervisors in 2000.

Lauris Olson

Political party: Nominated by Petition (NBP)

Olson would like to restructure the Story County Board of Supervisors into a five “part-time” member board instead of the three “full-time” members. She would also like to create economic growth and incentives for small businesses.

County Auditor

The county auditor prepares and certifies tax levies, maintains financial records, acts as the clerk to the Board of Supervisors, acts as Commissioner of Elections, and keeps real estate transfer records.

Lucy Martin

Political party: Democrat

Martin became the deputy county auditor for real estate in 2004. In 2011 she became the Story County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections. She would like to increase voter efficiency through technology and have  “transparent government services.”

Ty Radford Stewart

Political party: Republican

Stewart would like to “improve the functions and services that this office provides on an ongoing basis.”

County Sheriff

The sheriff helps to ensure that public safety is maintained. They help to provide courthouse security, operating the county jail and performing civil procedures.

Paul H. Fitzgerald

Political party: Democrat

Fitzgerald is the current Story County sheriff.