Commission

2023 Reno County Commission
Commissioners John Whitesel, left, Ron Hirst, Daniel Friesen, Chairman Randy Parks and Vice-Chairman Don Bogner.

Reno County Commission Meetings

Commission meetings are held each month on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room at the Reno County Courthouse, 206 W. 1st Ave., Hutchinson, Ks. Meetings are live-streamed on the county's YouTube channel at www.youtube/@RenoCounty/streams

Agendas, Minutes, & Meetings

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

For Hutchinson subscribers of Cox Cable TV, our meetings are broadcasted on Cable Channel 7 on Sundays at 5 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. and on Fridays at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.

View Agendas, Minutes, & Meetings and find information on YouTube livestream video

Powers Performed by the Commission

Apportion and levy taxes as provided by law
Contract for protection of public health and welfare
Establish election precincts in township
Establish resolutions for property use
Examine and settle county receipts/expenses
Lay out, alter, or discontinue roads as provided by law
May acquire, own, and operate an airport
Organize a new township
Perform other duties as prescribed by law
Purchase an existing building, remodel, and equip for county use
Purchase sites for county buildings

2023 Reno County Commission
Commissioners John Whitesel, left, Ron Hirst, Daniel Friesen, Chairman Randy Parks and Vice-Chairman Don Bogner.

Reno County Commission Meetings

Agendas, Minutes, & Meetings

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

For Hutchinson subscribers of Cox Cable TV, our meetings are broadcasted on Cable Channel 7 on Sundays at 5 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. and on Fridays at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.

View Agendas, Minutes, & Meetings and find information on YouTube livestream video

Powers Performed by the Commission

Apportion and levy taxes as provided by law
Contract for protection of public health and welfare
Establish election precincts in township
Establish resolutions for property use
Examine and settle county receipts/expenses
Lay out, alter, or discontinue roads as provided by law
May acquire, own, and operate an airport
Organize a new township
Perform other duties as prescribed by law
Purchase an existing building, remodel, and equip for county use
Purchase sites for county buildings

Parent Page Government

Department Commission

Commission

FAQs

When do the commissioners meet?

The commissioners meet on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

Where do commission meetings take place?

The meetings take place in the Veterans Room in the basement of the courthouse.

View All FAQ

Authorized Department Administrator

True

Meet Our Staff

Randy Parks

Chairman (District One)

Ron Hirst

Commissioner (District Two)

Daniel Friesen

Commissioner (District Three)

John Whitesel

Commissioner (District Four)

Don Bogner

Vice-Chairman (District Five)

Contact Us

Department

Commission Office

Address

206 W 1st Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67501

Phone

Top Services

Elections

Tags & Taxes

Maps & Parcel Search

Jobs

District Courts

Sheriff's Office

Agendas & Minutes

Randy Parks

Chairman (District One)

(620) 694-2929

Parks can be reached at [email protected] or [email protected]

Randy Parks, County Commission District 1

I’m proud to consider myself a resident of Reno County where I reside with my wife of almost 42 years. We have two grown boys who are married and have three grandchildren between them. I graduated Hutchison High School and hold several technical degrees.I have a vast work history from the technical, maintenance, construction, administration fields. I’ve served on several boards over the years and have served as past president of several of those boards.

Why become involved in Politics?

I have felt the urgency to become involved in local government for a while now, I, as many working Americans, think it time for more sensibility and a more practical listening governmental body that truly represents the people of their community. I promise to work diligently for the people of Reno County and I will always value the voices that matter most, yours.

Ron Hirst

Commissioner (District Two)

(620) 694-2929

Hirst can be reached at [email protected]

Ron Hirst is completing his sixth year as District 2 Reno County Commissioner. He was first elected as a Commissioner in 2016.

Hirst is a lifetime Reno County resident engaged in production agriculture along with renovating houses for rentals. Hirst previously held a Kansas Real Estate Brokerage license and owned and operated a farm financial analysis business. Hirst is a graduate of Kansas State University.

Hirst is the former Mayor of South Hutchinson and past board member of several local and state organizations. Hirst is the former director of the Quest Center for Entrepreneurs and previously served on the Kansas Department of Agriculture Market Advisory Board.

Hirst is currently a member of the Hutchinson / Reno County Chamber of Commerce's Ag Committee. He is a representative on the child care task force for the Reno County Commission. Hirst is a current board member of SCKEDD and K96 Corridor Development Association.

Hirst said, "Above all, as a county commissioner, I believe it is vital to be a servant leader by listening to constituents of not only my district but to all county residents, studying all issues and then informing my fellow commissioners of the reasons for my decisions."

Daniel Friesen

Commissioner (District Three)

(620) 921-5151

Friesen can be reached at [email protected]

Daniel Friesen was elected Reno County Commissioner for District #3 in November of 2020. Commissioner Friesen served nearly three terms as mayor of Buhler being first elected at the age of 27. Mr. Friesen is also the co-founder and chief innovation officer of IdeaTek, a rural fiber optic broadband company which is headquartered in Reno County. Friesen has led the redevelopment of StartUp Hutch as its most recent chairman. StartUp Hutch is an entrepreneurial development organization focused on growing the Reno County tax base more organically through local business development.

Friesen serves on the boards of the Hutchinson/ Reno County Community Foundation, Buhler Community Foundation, and FISPA and currently advises the FCC on competitive infrastructure access matters as a member of a broadband deployment working group. He enjoys aviation and is a licensed private pilot with an instrument rating. Commissioner Friesen and his wife, Sarah, have four children.

John Whitesel

Commissioner (District Four)

(620) 694-2929

Contact John at [email protected]

John Whitesel was sworn in as the District 4 Reno County Commissioner on January 24, 2023. The Reno County Republican Party met and voted for Whitesel after commissioner-elect Mark Reese resigned. Whitesel was certified by Governor Laura Kelly.

Don Bogner

Vice-Chairman (District Five)

(620) 694-2929

Contact Don Bogner at [email protected]

Additional Phone: (316) 650-2678

Related Links

Budgets

Commission Expansion

Districts Map

Documents

Guidelines for Presentations to the Board

Organizational Chart

Roles of Commission and Administrator

Commission

2023 Reno County Commission
Commissioners John Whitesel, left, Ron Hirst, Daniel Friesen, Chairman Randy Parks and Vice-Chairman Don Bogner.

Reno County Commission Meetings

Agendas, Minutes, & Meetings

Powers Performed by the Commission

2023 Reno County Commission
Commissioners John Whitesel, left, Ron Hirst, Daniel Friesen, Chairman Randy Parks and Vice-Chairman Don Bogner.

Reno County Commission Meetings

Agendas, Minutes, & Meetings

Powers Performed by the Commission

FAQs

When do the commissioners meet?

Where do commission meetings take place?