Buffalo County: Attorney

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Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment Application for Appointment

Buffalo County, Nebraska welcomes all Buffalo County residents to apply for an opportunity to serve our county government on The Buffalo County Board of Adjustments or Buffalo County Planning Commission. All applications will be reviewed, recommended and appointed by the Buffalo County Board of Commissioners.

To apply, please complete and submit an Application for Appointment, linked below, to:

Application

Buffalo County Zoning Administrator
Buffalo County Zoning Office
1512 Central Ave, PO Box 1270
Kearney, Nebraska 68848
Revised Proposed Zoning and Subdivision Regulations for Public Review

The Buffalo County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding revision and possible approval of the Buffalo County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations and Buffalo County Zoning District Map as part of the Buffalo County Comprehensive Plan, or the general plan for the improvement and development of the county outside of the jurisdiction of any city or village, as required per Neb. Rev. Stat. §23-174.06.

To review the proposed regulations, please click here or a copy will be available in the Buffalo County Clerk's Office.

Attorney

The Buffalo County Attorney is an elected position with a four-year term of office. Shawn R. Eatherton is the current County Attorney and he took office in 2003.

This office is divided into three divisions: Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile. The Buffalo County Attorney also serves as the County Coroner.

The County Attorney appoints his own Deputies, which include Andy Hoffmeister, Melanie Young, Melissa Willis, Mandi Amy, Kane Ramsey, Kate Collins, Nathan R. Arehart, Marti S. Sleister, Josiah E. Davis, Rebecca M. Riley and Jose L. Rodriguez.

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays

Phone:
(308) 236-1222